Community Partnerships:

• The NTPUD is supporting the Mountain Housing Council’s efforts to address regional housing shortages with a financial commitment of $5500 per year for three years.

• The NTPUD now holds an ex-officio board seat of the North Tahoe Business Association, working collaboratively to support local business success.

• The NTPUD has partnered with North Tahoe Fire in a $450,000 grant for fuels reduction in the Regional Park and other NTPUD properties.

• The NTPUD continues to be a strong recreation partner with the Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe and has expanded its non-profit community connections to include regular conversations with the Community House.

Recreation & Parks:

• The NTPUD has partnered with the Truckee Tahoe Airport District to fund $320,000 in multi-use trail improvements at the North Tahoe Regional Park

• The NTPUD was awarded $843,000 in competitive grant funds from Placer County to support improvements in the Regional Park such as new restrooms, adult exercise equipment, parking and trail enhancements and snow grooming equipment.  

• Applied for an additional $825,000 in Placer County grant funds to support the reconstruction and expansion of the District’s synthetic turf field while continuing trail enhancements.

• The NTPUD and Tahoe City Public Utility District collaborate regularly and are addressing regional recreation issues via a jointly-funded recreation facility needs assessment.

• Instituted a new fee structure and marketing plan for the North Tahoe Event Center to stabilize revenues while continuing an emphasis on community activities.

• Refurbishment of the North Tahoe Event Center, including carpet, paint and fixtures.

Water & Sewer:

• Completed a comprehensive evaluation of the condition of all of the District’s water and sewer assets, including pipelines, pump stations, wells, reservoirs, treatment plant,  storage reservoirs and fire hydrants.

• Developed a 20-year Capital Projects plan for the estimated $51 million necessary to upgrade and repair the District's systems, including a detailed five-year, $18.5 million short-term plan. This planning reflects nearly triple our previous infrastructure investment level.

• Invested 2+ years in a rate study to examine and understand all of the District’s fees in relation to the identified infrastructure needs as well as California law surrounding rates.

• Designed and implemented a five-year rate plan to stabilize the District’s financial position as it moves forward on repairing and replacing aged and end-of-life infrastructure while keeping Water and Sewer fees lower than others in our area.

Community Relations & Board Governance:

• Rapid development of a Rate Relief Program to address community needs during the COVID-19 crisis.

• Initiation of a thorough review and cleanup of all NTPUD policies, procedures and ordinances.

• Realignments of the staffing and organizational chart to smooth daily operations and modernize systems with current technology.

• The creation of two new ad hoc committees, Public Outreach and Technology, to address current needs of the District and our community.

• Expansion of NTPUD presence and communication via electronic outlets: email, social media, website.

• Continued progress towards the achievement of a District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the California Special Districts Association. 

• Robust yearly strategic planning sessions to keep the NTPUD focused on future needs while meeting current ones.