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Wright County denies U.S. Fish and Wildlife request to abate drainage assessments
Summary
The Wright County Board of Supervisors voted to deny a request from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to abate drainage assessments, citing state law and the practical impact on other landowners. The board noted the amount at issue for the parcels presented was $805.57 for last year and this year.
Wright County supervisors voted to deny a request from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to abate drainage-assessment charges after a lengthy discussion of legal authority and practical impact.
Supervisor Dean Clutes moved "to deny the abatement of the assessment for drainage for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife." The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
The discussion centered on whether federal land should be treated differently from private parcels for drainage…
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