The Metro Flood Diversion Authority board on June 26 approved a resolution requesting that Cass County assume control of a right-of-way section identified in the authority packet as part of the channel reconstruction work.

John Schockley, general counsel for the authority, described the measure as “a pretty standard resolution” and said it is part of the process established in the memorandum of understanding with Cass County. “The diversion authority has to make the request,” he told the board, and added the area referenced overlaps the portion of the channel being reconstructed.

The board moved and seconded the resolution and approved it by roll call. No substantive amendments were made to the text; counsel characterized the resolution as consistent with prior practice and without change from past resolutions.

The action prepares the county to assume right-of-way control for the referenced channel segment as construction proceeds.