The 5-0 vote keeps the Garstin Water Operations Facility project on track while a legal review sorts out who's responsible for overseeing construction.
The February 24 board meeting surfaced questions about the Replenish Big Bear project's future while delivering good news on precipitation, finances, and the Garstin Project timeline.
The DWP board voted unanimously to authorize up to $1.2 million in upfront construction spending while it waits for a federally issued Notice to Proceed.