Engineer recommends countywide tree clearing, mapping and targeted projects for drainage ditches
AgriVia’s reconnaissance of Dallas County open ditches flagged tree growth, submerged tiles and erosion across 14 open ditches and recommended an initial tree‑clearing program, a recurring three‑year spraying/cutting contract, and a $20,000 GIS mapping project; staff noted only Drainage District 10 may exceed the $50,000 hearing threshold.
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The Dallas County Board of Supervisors received a drainage reconnaissance report from AgriVia that documents the condition of roughly 14 open ditches across the county and recommends a program of tree removal, ongoing spraying, and digital mapping to reduce future maintenance costs and protect tile outlet structures.
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