Commissioners declare necessity, approve plan for Hamlet of Hume sewer project

Jul 30, 2026

The board voted to approve a general plan and repayment method for a sanitary sewer system in the Hamlet of Hume (Shawnee Township), describing the plan as the most cost-effective remedy for residents with septic system issues.

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The Board of Allen County Commissioners approved Resolution #581-26 to adopt a general plan, declare necessity to construct, and establish a repayment method for the Hamlet of Hume sanitary sewer system in Shawnee Township. Commissioners recorded that the plan was intended to provide a cost-effective remedy for Hume area residents who have septic problems; the motion passed unanimously.

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