District funds major Lake Hodges lawsuit vs. San Diego
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Description
Santa Fe Irrigation District’s FY27 budget allocates approximately $2.1 million from the Lake Hodges Reserve for ongoing litigation against the City of San Diego over Lake Hodges. The total estimated trial cost is $2.4 million spanning FY26 and FY27.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$2,400,000 total estimated legal trial budget (about $2,100,000 in FY27 plus $300,000 in FY26)
Vendor
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
Agency
Santa Fe Irrigation District, CA
Contract Type
LEGAL
Document Date
May 16, 2026
Contract Term
Litigation period through at least FY2028; trial-related spending concentrated in FY26–FY27
Renewal Info
Case has been postponed until March 2027 to complete discovery; no settlement or conclusion is anticipated before at least FY28, implying continued legal services through that period.
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