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Black Hawk County examines Washburn Drainage District; staff estimates $370,000 replacement cost
Summary
County staff told supervisors the Washburn Drainage District — covering roughly 405 parcels — needs inspection and maintenance; a 2024 estimate puts full replacement at about $370,000, with tree-removal and annual mowing costs outlined as part of options for funding and assessment.
County staff presented a detailed review of the Washburn Drainage District at the Dec. 30 Board of Supervisors meeting, describing the district’s history, infrastructure and options for funding repairs and long-term maintenance.
Cathy, a county staff presenter, said the district was established in 1969 and includes an open channel plus roughly 400 feet of underground pipe that moves water toward Highway 218. “In 2024, we put together a cost replacement estimate for the finance director, and we estimated it would cost approximately $370,000 to replace everything in the Washburn Drainage District,” Cathy said.…
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