Drainage Board 07 20 2026 Final

The Boone County Drainage Board held a meeting on July 20, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to the storm water management ordinance and technical standards. The board approved the updated ordinance and technical standards, with some exceptions to be addressed later. They also approved a $10,100 agreement with the USGS for maintaining a stream gauge, which is important for local water management projects. Additionally, the board approved several development-related projects, including Peabody Farms East Section 4, the Craft Marketplace, Bartlett Substation, and Indianapolis Logistics Park Northwest Phase 2, all subject to final plan reviews. The board also approved petitions to vacate certain subsurface drain tiles that will no longer be needed due to new storm sewer systems. A significant contract agreement was approved with the City of Lebanon for reconstruction of the Price Legal Drain tile, enabling the city to proceed with bidding. The meeting included discussions on maintenance challenges for existing drainage infrastructure and the need for future funding increases to support repairs and upkeep.