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).

Record date · June 15, 2026

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What This Bill Does

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.

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.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City of Visalia

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

Directly affected

Agricultural tenants at Visalia Municipal Airport

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

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.

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