American Canyon will receive a Sites Reservoir update on October 20, 2026, ahead of a participation decision staff expects in December. The proposed reservoir near Maxwell would store Sacramento River water for later delivery, including potential supplies for the city.

Why it matters locally

The staff report estimates American Canyon's share of project costs at $177 million. It forecasts about $13 million a year for financing, operation and maintenance, with payments beginning in fiscal year 2033. These are staff estimates, not approved costs or a household rate increase.

The report says the Water Fund would need more revenue to cover those costs. It identifies several possible sources, including water sales and capacity fees, without setting a new rate.

Decisions ahead

Staff schedules cost and financing information for November 17 and a final participation decision for December 15. Those dates are planned steps, not completed decisions.

October 20 is an informational item. It does not commit new funding or confirm reservoir construction.

What remains uncertain

Water would still need to reach the city through the North Bay Aqueduct. Staff describes capacity and environmental limits on that route, and says possible aqueduct upgrades are outside the reservoir's quoted unit costs.

Check the council packet for current estimates and the agenda before attending the October 20 meeting, whose open session starts at 6:30 p.m.