Drainage Board July 23, 2026

The Kosciusko County Drainage Board held a meeting on July 23, 2026, focusing primarily on drainage system maintenance, assessment rate adjustments, and infrastructure improvement projects. The board approved a 25% increase in the assessment rate for the Fleal drainage system to approximately $5.50 per acre, raising about $32,000 annually to fund needed repairs and maintenance, including brush control and tile repairs. They also discussed a $39,300 engineering proposal from Burke Engineering for conceptual design work to address tile settlement issues in the Buyer Brady ditch area affecting the city of Warsaw; however, the board voted to table this proposal pending a second engineering quote to ensure cost competitiveness. Additionally, the board approved compensation of about $720 for crop damages to access a site for a drainage project at Kinsey Road and authorized proceeding with ditch cleaning to alleviate flooding hazards. Updates were provided on other drainage projects, including beaver dam removal and coordination with local conservancy districts for future work. The meeting included public input and emphasized collaboration with municipal entities for funding and planning future drainage infrastructure improvements.