Howard County drainage staff outline contentious assessment plan and ARP-funded reconstructions

Dec 16, 2025

Staff described a proposal to raise drainage assessments — $100,000 a year for five years — to fund ditch and tile repairs, and detailed ARP-funded reconstructions, including a near-term Maria Coontz project; officials warned the plan will be controversial for small landowners.

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Greg, a drainage staff member, told the Howard County Drainage Board the office will propose an assessment increase to fund priority drainage repairs.

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