# Administrative Hearing: Mando Ditch Petition Final Hearing | September 22, 2026

At the September 22, 2026, final administrative hearing, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners considered the Mando Ditch watershed-improvement petition in Brown Township. The county engineer recommended proceeding with Area 2 and dismissing Areas 1, 3, and 4, citing the cost-benefit concerns raised for the other areas. Area 2 is estimated to cost $376,574. The proposal includes installing pipe, removing ditch sediment and obstructions, and replacing some culverts. Assessments are to be collected over 15 years in 30 semiannual payments without interest; Brown Township will pay the direct assessment for work in its road right-of-way as well as its regular assessment. Residents raised concerns about individual costs and benefit, flooding, and potential effects on Big Darby Creek and its wildlife.

Following deliberation, the commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 623-26, approving the Area 2 plans, confirming the assessments, and ordering the Franklin County Engineer to let a contract for the improvements. Areas 1, 3, and 4 were not approved. No contractor or contract award was identified at the hearing.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Administrative Hearing: Mando Ditch Petition Final Hearing | September 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCIaN4SfEvk) - Franklin County Media