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Public hearing closed and cleanup approved for DD‑11; board notes $50,000 threshold for formal hearing
Summary
After a public hearing on DD‑11, supervisors approved cleaning sections in the middle two‑mile stretch, noting estimates around $50,000–$60,000 would trigger formal hearing requirements; work will be divided according to the district’s last reclassification.
Humboldt County opened and then closed a public hearing on proposed cleanout work for Drainage District 11 and approved the cleanup work after hearing public comment. The project covers a roughly two‑mile central stretch of the ditch (sections referenced as 21–23) that has not been cleaned in about a decade; lower and upper reaches and branches have been cleaned in past years.
Multiple landowners and district representatives described bank erosion, silted pipes and two old bridges that restrict flow. Contractors and board representatives discussed the practical challenges of cleaning under bridges, addressing rusted outlet pipes, and removing concrete debris that had slid into the channel. The contractors noted final costs will depend on pipes found during excavation; they said a previous estimate fell in the $50,000–$60,000 range and reminded the board that if a project comes in at or above $50,000 the statutes require a hearing.
Supervisors approved proceeding with the DD‑11 cleanout. They said costs will be allocated according to the district’s most recent reclassification and reminded landowners that private outlets discovered or damaged during the project will be handled as part of the contract and may be billed later. Board members emphasized the importance of routine maintenance to avoid larger bills in the future.
The motion to proceed received a first and second and the board recorded the motion carried. Supervisors asked staff and the contractor to work upstream when possible and to provide more precise cost breakout and the final assessment method prior to billing.
