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Stormwater board approves up to $10,000 for emergency DeSoto repairs after residents report sinkholes
Summary
After residents described sinkholes and near-injuries in DeSoto, the Delaware County Stormwater Board approved up to $10,000 for immediate work at 6400 North Wood Street and previously authorized a $10,000 engineering survey to map drainage lines.
The Delaware County Stormwater Board of Commissioners on April 6 approved up to $10,000 for immediate work at 6400 North Wood Street in DeSoto after residents described long-running sinkholes and recent incidents that raised safety concerns.
At the public-comment portion of the meeting, Rick Dalgett, of 1805 North County Road 397 East in Muncie, said his niece fell into a sinkhole and recounted his own attempt to rescue her. "What's a little child's life worth?" Dalgett said, urging the board to act.
Julie Fairchild, who identified herself as a homeowner at 6400 Northwood Street, said she has had to…
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