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Howard County Drainage Board approves increased assessments for Stall Shank drain after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing with dozens of residents, the Howard County Drainage Board approved Order HCDB 26‑01 to raise assessments on the Stall Shank regulated drain to collect $100,000 a year for five years, then continue at $60,000 annually for ongoing maintenance.
The Howard County Drainage Board voted Feb. 2 to adopt Order HCDB 26‑01, modifying benefit percentages and increasing annual assessments for the Stall Shank regulated drain watershed.
Greg (Howard County surveyor) and staff outlined a five‑year plan that would collect $100,000 a year for five years to pay for prioritized ditch and tile repairs, then reduce the assessment to $60,000 annually for ongoing maintenance. The watershed covers about 2,702 acres across 796 parcels and includes roughly 23,340 feet of open ditch and 49,900 feet of tile, officials said.
The board opened a public hearing before the vote. Paul (county staff) reviewed maps and per‑section estimates, saying the open Stal(l) Shank ditch work in the initial plan is…
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