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County approves culvert replacement at Rydell Refuge; board asks federal landowner to pay special-assessment costs

5443684 · July 22, 2025
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Summary

Polk County approved a petition to replace a culvert at the Rydell Refuge farm approach in Judicial Ditch 73 and directed that US Fish and Wildlife or the project proponents pay the $6,900 invoice rather than county regular ditch benefits.

Polk County commissioners approved a petition to replace a culvert on a farm approach in Judicial Ditch 73 requested by the Rydell Refuge. The board approved the replacement on condition that the refuge (the petitioner) cover the cost, as federal wildlife lands are typically not charged ditch special assessments.

County staff explained that under Polk County policy,…

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