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A county official explained that the mailed notice included current property-tax asks, effective rates based on new valuations, and the proposed rate for the coming year. The official said the notice aims to show taxpayers the portion of their tax bill attributable to county services and that the proposed levy does not include separate budgets for 911, extension, assessor, emergency management, the hospital or township levies.

Board discussion touched on statewide efforts to reduce levy limits over several years, the mechanics of tax-increment financing (TIF) districts and how assessed valuations and state realignment cycles affect local tax rates. The official told the board that the notice used Department of Management valuation figures and that it factored in the state’s 3% growth limitation where applicable.

The board received questions about assessed values and appeals processes; a supervisor noted that property owners may contest assessments through the local board of review and then the Property Assessment Appeal Board if necessary. A question about the valuation of a specific commercial property was raised; the official said contested values are handled through the standard review and appeal process.

No final levy adoption vote was recorded in the transcript. The board voted to open the public hearing by motion, heard staff explanation and public questions, and then voted to close the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Humboldt County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting 2025 03-31","oneSentenceSummary","The board opened and closed a public hearing on the county’s proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026, a notice the board said is mandated by House File 718; discussion covered valuation changes, growth limitations and tax-increment financing, but the transcript records no final adoption vote.","taxTitle","Humboldt County, Iowa","taxId",73084,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605828,"Humboldt County approves FY26 secondary roads budget, five-year construction program and mower purchase",743,2714000,3457000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983690-f73460220986f39865abfc564110c564&start=2714&end=3457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983690-f73460220986f39865abfc564110c564/thumbnail_2714000.jpg","/articles/6605828/Humboldt-County/Iowa/Humboldt-County-approves-FY26-secondary-roads-budget-five-year-construction-program-and-mower-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605828-056aa1d5f25f6bb322251273a7b8a122/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167519&Signature=EybD-RsEmZA654xDb666jyC7Pjn~gcQYQsSk9YAkNjx3uNNDS3H5A4iP64ajvMAjk9CiQziaVoI-NuH2KuwxPN1JNo9EiSrHWSlyEw6jn-HNn7JwuxObwexfr6nbzqG4km0Ml7G830~kJpwLDsl8W~K9RSLkQVuVhpPww1NI4eWoxMqdA1dyzmi4VTy1uduNzfntbb8Sd-kPD8jp8ekQZefvIg8VnrQpYK3zAFi7F4ct1WVuUe9vk6FstAU2uUFBaeGnYDQbsdWifYTqwxqrXbZ3u9~ZtMR-b3RJOccJP9waSatSVTnv4~-GPc6HvOIVdKDuM3ZXfngiRtfDsHDoNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Humboldt County supervisors voted to approve the county’s fiscal year 2026 secondary roads budget and the accompanying five-year construction program and authorized the purchase of mower-tractor units for secondary-road maintenance.

Why it matters: The budget and construction program set county priorities for bridge, box culvert and paving projects, and the mower purchase updates aging equipment used for ditch and slope mowing across the county.

During a public hearing the county’s secondary roads staff reviewed the five-year program and said five bridge/box-culvert projects were currently under contract and that “three of them will get done before the end of this fiscal year.” They listed seven additional projects planned in fiscal year 2026, including paving projects, safety-curve agreements and structural work.

Supervisors discussed inspection schedules and emergency repairs for bridges. A staff member said every bridge is inspected at least every two years and the worst-condition structures are inspected annually; brand-new bridges are inspected every ten years. The board noted that if a structure failed the county would need to close a road, survey the site and pursue environmental clearances before reconstruction, and that local dollars can move faster than state funds if immediate repairs are required.

Votes and motions: The board voted “Aye” on motions to approve the Humboldt County FY26 secondary roads budget and the county FY2026 Iowa DOT construction program. The supervisors also voted to move forward with mower purchases after receiving two vendor quotes and reviewing equipment options. A motion to accept and place on file several annual manure-management plans was also approved.

Equipment and procurement details: Staff said two local vendors furnished quotes, identifying vendors as Casey Nielsen (vendor) and Ziegler Cat; the board narrowed choices to two top options and budgeted $300,000 for mower-tractor units. Staff noted the county plans to trade in two older tractors (manufactured about 2017 and older models) and that one tractor type had recurring hydraulic tank issues tied to the model configuration.

The board emphasized flexibility in the five-year program, saying projects can be advanced if a structure fails. Staff said environmental clearances often determine the timeline when state funding is used and that local funds allow quicker responses.

The meeting recorded voice votes; no roll-call tallies with member names were shown in the transcript. The motions carried and staff were directed to finalize procurement with the selected vendor.","Supervisors approved the county's FY26 secondary roads budget and 5-year construction program and authorized purchase of two mower-tractor units; board also accepted annual manure-management filings and discussed bridge inspections and emergency repair constraints.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605833,"Supervisor raises concerns about possible active gas in abandoned pipeline through Humboldt County",469,1149000,1618000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983690-f73460220986f39865abfc564110c564&start=1149&end=1618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983690-f73460220986f39865abfc564110c564/thumbnail_1149000.jpg","/articles/6605833/Humboldt-County/Iowa/Supervisor-raises-concerns-about-possible-active-gas-in-abandoned-pipeline-through-Humboldt-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605833-732fa49732131ef6da32d53027516304/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167519&Signature=mZoYH~wH0ZE5zfDvS970M7nJWvSfwTpL1bbteaDDKnz5tXCkUU8Ph2uUve93~Kpl389AVOzq0Lm-yvI8MPdkJXxMOLfycEHEF82OR~nX67hXscfXqnLfRu5Dx7~tcKGS4fvp3FVrPKcLxMzHCzFdAT0nN42mzUV1BPhIsu8q5L52cCAQIzQ-j-g9a8Ioh7WvALs26oStFpnGB8go2iCvlLTujJXTv9JGSgkfTtgHvCfEAfAUMGuGwQrYVT7YQ9s5oAM3VG6I5yv~01~4Ic5Bz8BlNhzydQn1F20iD-bZ6VpjoljIdvrudHrpVs7x-LuuG6HXQ~0uIPuGTfi2H-fFpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Humboldt County supervisor told fellow supervisors that maps in a meeting packet may show natural gas running through an apparently abandoned pipeline and that the county needs to investigate whether the line is active.

The supervisor said they asked a source for information and reviewed a map “on page 3 of this packet,” then told the board: “That is not the 2 pipelines that go through the southern part of the county. That is the old abandoned line.” The supervisor added, “I have more questions than I have answers.”

Why it matters: If an abandoned easement or pipe is still holding gas, excavation or other work could create a public-safety hazard for landowners, contractors and emergency responders. The supervisor said they would try to confirm whether the line is charged and asked whether the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the railroad had been notified.

During the discussion the supervisor said the map showed nine accidents along the line and that the pipe runs under a Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way. The supervisor also noted that portions of the county’s southern pipelines are operated by Northern Natural Gas, which they said is a different system than the one on the map.

The supervisor told the board they planned to “contact the company” and “start asking questions,” and asked whether townships and landowners already had been contacted; another member said they had not been contacted. The supervisor said they would “do some investigating” and would report back to the board.

The discussion included questions about how long the line has been idle; speakers gave differing recollections, one saying the line had not been used for “20 years” and another saying changes had occurred “within the last 5 years.” Board members and others warned that reclaiming an easement for a new pipeline could be possible under some easement language and urged caution.

No formal action was taken at the meeting. The supervisor said they would reach out to the pipeline company (they identified the company’s regulatory contact as having an office in Tulsa) and said that, if the line turned out to be charged, “all the responders have to know about it.”","A county supervisor urged investigation after reviewing maps that may show a long-abandoned pipeline possibly carrying natural gas; the supervisor said they will contact the pipeline company and asked that state agencies and first responders be notified if the line is active.","actionData","errors"]

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Humboldt County holds public hearing on proposed FY26 property tax levy required by state law

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Supervisor raises concerns about possible active gas in abandoned pipeline through Humboldt County