Delaware County Commissioners - August 3, 2026a

The Delaware County Commissioners held a public hearing on August 3, 2026, to consider the Bainbridge Mills Phase 1 Subdivision Drainage Improvement Petition. The hearing included a detailed report from the County Engineer and Soil and Water Conservation District outlining the proposed drainage improvements, estimated costs, and benefits. The project aims to improve stormwater management infrastructure, with an estimated current value of $244,269.88 and an annual maintenance assessment calculated at 0.3 mills per parcel. Testimony from a homeowners association representative supported the petition, emphasizing the benefits of consistent maintenance under the county program rather than individual homeowner efforts. No opposition testimony was presented. The commissioners discussed the necessity and public welfare benefits of the project and voted to approve moving forward with the petition to the next phase, which includes detailed inspections and a final hearing to determine specific repairs and assessments.