Memorandum
Date: August 4, 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Pawan Upadhyay, Water Resources Director
Subject: Approve Request to Close the Lake County Water Resources Department on August 7, 2026 for an All-Staff Training
Executive Summary:
Water Resources Department requests the Board’s approval for closure of Water Resources to the public on August 7, 2026, for all staff training and team building. While closed the department will engage in training and team building activities for all Water Resources staff. The Department will remain on call during the closure to respond to any emergency situations.
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Recommended Action: Approve Request to Close Water Resources on August 7, 2026 for an All-Staff Training and team building.