Visalia City Council Approval to Apply for $100,000 Water Conservation Grant

Original title: Authorization to apply for Kaweah Subbasin Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program - Authorize the City to apply to the Kaweah Subbasin Multibenefit Repurposing Program for up to $100,000 for a planning grant to assist the transition of irrigated agricultural land at the Visalia Municipal Airport to less water-intensive use(s).

June 15, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is seeking $100,000 in state-level grant funding to plan for the reduction of water usage on agricultural land located at the Visalia Municipal Airport.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City of Visalia

The city is the applicant for the grant and will be responsible for the planning project if the funds are awarded.

Agricultural tenants at Visalia Municipal Airport

The land use of their current agricultural operations may change as a result of the planning process.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 15, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Visalia City Council has authorized the city to apply for a $100,000 planning grant from the Program. The funds are intended to help transition irrigated agricultural land at the Visalia Municipal Airport to uses that require less water.

Key Facts

The Visalia City Council authorized an application for a planning grant.
The grant is requested from the Kaweah Subbasin Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program.
The maximum grant amount requested is $100,000.
The project focuses on transitioning irrigated agricultural land at the Visalia Municipal Airport.
The goal of the transition is to move toward less water-intensive land uses.
The item was processed as a Consent Item.
The file number for this authorization is 25-0863.
The authorization was introduced on June 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant?

The grant is for planning purposes to help transition irrigated agricultural land at the Visalia Municipal Airport to uses that require less water.

How much money is the city asking for?

The city is authorized to apply for up to $100,000.

Why It Matters

The city is seeking $100,000 in state-level grant funding to plan for the reduction of water usage on agricultural land located at the Visalia Municipal Airport.