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Chickasaw County supervisors direct staff to draft policy on tile crossings and farm pumping across roads
Summary
Supervisors on Sept. 16 asked staff to draft a county policy governing drainage tile crossings and the installation of dual-wall pumping lines across secondary roads, after engineers outlined Iowa Code procedures, neighboring-county reimbursement examples, and concerns about taxpayer liability and long-term maintenance.
Chickasaw County supervisors on Sept. 16 directed staff to draft a formal policy to govern drainage tile crossings and the installation of pumping lines across county roads, a step officials said would provide consistent treatment for landowners and county crews.
Engineer Grama Lensing presented the issue, noting there is no single statewide standard and that practices vary by county. Lensing summarized Iowa Code procedures and outlined options: require an adequate outlet and decline participation, pay a capped reimbursement for materials and labor,…
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