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Mills County reviews courthouse flooding, considers excavator work and drainage fixes
Summary
Commissioners heard facility staff describe seepage in the courthouse foundation after heavy rain and reviewed a contractor proposal to excavate, repair a moisture barrier and reroute drains; no contract was approved.
Mills County commissioners on May 12 examined recurring seepage and flooding at the courthouse and discussed repair options including excavation to restore a moisture barrier, extending exterior drain lines, and tying into an existing underground 4‑inch drain.
The issue is significant because water reached the county attorney’s office and probation area on the courthouse’s south side after recent heavy rains; county staff said visible seepage occurred under the foundation and through the elevator shaft during storms.
Facilities manager Mister Burns told the court he contacted a local contractor,…
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