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- Drainage Election Drainage District 165
Election Information:
Date: March 28, 2020
Location: 10123 S Ave. Ackley, IA 50601
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This Private Trustee Election is open to land owners of DD 165 only.
Status
- Outlet structures becoming washed out with ponding problems.
- February, 2020 - It was discussed at the Regular Drainage Meeting on February 12, 2020 that there was interest in requesting a Reclassification Report prior to tree removal. The Hardin County Board of Supervisors acting as Drainage Trustees approved a motion to instruct Clapsaddle-Garber Associates to initiate a reclassification report on DD 86.
- January 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM
- Large Conference Room - Lower Level Hardin County Courthouse
District Documents
Status
- Public Hearing on Classification Reports set for Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 12:00 in the Hardin County Courthouse.
- At the Public Hearing on Classification Reports on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, it was discussed that some tracts were not flowing into district tile, the Drainage Trustees approved a motion to direct CGA to use LIDAR to re-evaluate these tracts.
- March, 2020 - At the March 27, 2019 Regular Drainage Meeting, CGA submitted adjusted classification schedules for the Main, Lateral P3 and Lateral P4 due to the LIDAR investigation. The Hardin County Board of Supervisors acting as Drainage Trustees approved a motion to approve the main and lateral classification as presented.
Public Hearing
- Reclassification Commission Report for Main & Classification Commission Report for Laterals
- Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 12:00 P.M.
- Lower Level Conference Room - Hardin County Courthouse
- Notice of Public Hearing
- Letter Accompanying Notice of Public Hearing
District Documents
Status
- Public Hearing on Engineer's Report on Repairs or Improvements to Main Tiles set for Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 1:00 in the Hardin County Courthouse.
- At the Public Hearing on Engineer's Report on Repairs or Improvements to Main Tiles held on March 6, 2020, it was discussed the estimated amounts or repair were too high for city landowners to pay, and landowners agreed they would just like to see spot repairs completed with plastic tile as needed. The Drainage Trustees approved a motion to adopt the Engineer's Report for file. It was noted that the report can stay on file for 10 years and be used at a later time.
Public Hearing
- Engineer's Report on Repairs or Improvements to Main Tiles
- Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 1:00 P.M.
- Lower Level Conference Room - Hardin County Courthouse
- Letter Accompanying Notice of Hearing
- Notice of Public Hearing
District Documents
Status
- DD 56 Landowner Meeting - Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located at 1031 Edgington Ave., Eldora, Iowa. This meeting is to discuss improvement options and reclassification as presented at the Public Hearings on Reclassification Report for Main Tile of Drainage District 56 (EAST and WEST) and on Engineer's Report (Including Revision & Supplement) on Improvements to the Main Tile of Drainage District 56. A Public Hearing on these reports was held on April 1, 2020, and the reports were discussed, please see meeting minutes below.
- This meeting will be open to the public for in-person attendance at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), attendance is also available electronically either by conference call or online. Please see the link to the agenda below for instructions on how to join the meeting by conference call or online.
- If you would like to submit written comments to the Drainage Clerk prior to the meeting they can be sent to the Drainage Clerk at:
- Email: dsmith@hardincountyia.gov
- Fax: 641-939-8223
- US Mail: Hardin County Auditor's Office, 1215 Edgington Ave., Suite 1, Eldora, IA 50627
- Email: dsmith@hardincountyia.gov
- Fax: 641-939-8223
- US Mail: Hardin County Auditor's Office, 1215 Edgington Ave., Suite 1, Eldora, IA 50627
Public Meeting
- DD 56 Landowners Meeting - Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 10:00 AM
- DD 56 Landowners Meeting Agenda
- Engineer's Report on Improvements to Main Tile
- Supplement to Engineer's Report on Improvements to Main Tile
- Engineer's Revised Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
- Reclassification Report DD 56 (East and West)
- DD 56 Hearing Minutes 04_01_20
- Letter Accompanying Notice of Hearing
- Notice of Public Hearing
District Documents
Status
- Lateral 7 to be repaired.
- Main tile project on hold while landowner proceeds with Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project #HAR862018C.
- Landowner is working with Iowa Department of Land Stewardship on the Wetland Project, and the State awarded the bid for the Wetland Project to Rogness Brothers Construction of Lake Mills, IA. The majority of the costs for the Wetlands Project will be paid for by the State through a 28E Agreement with Hardin County, the only cost to landowners would be for the alternate rock bedding. The alternate rock bedding will only be utilized if soil conditions are poor and require it's use.
- April, 2020 - It was discussed at the Regular Drainage Meeting on 4/22/2020 that the current classification would not be an accurate representation of benefit after the Wetland Project is completed, and the Hardin County Board of Supervisors acting as Drainage District Trustees, approved a motion to instruct Clapsaddle-Garber Associates to commence work on the reclassification of DD 102 to begin immediately.
- June, 2020 - Wetland Update- Contractor Rogness Brothers reports installation of RCP tile is going well, and is spooning in nicely. No rock bedding has been used to date. Additional updates to follow as work progresses.
Continuation of Hearing
- August 31, 2016 at 11:30 AM
- Hardin County Courthouse
Public Hearing
- August 10, 2016 at 11:30 AM
- Hardin County Courthouse
District Documents
Status
- Public Hearing on Surveyor's Report and Supplement to the Engineer's Report on Repairs or Improvements to Main Tile
- County Buildings are closed to the public due to Covid-19 concerns, and due to restrictions of mass public gatherings over 10 people, as set forth by Governor Reynolds in the State of Public Health Emergency Disaster Proclamation, this hearing will be open to the public via conference call only. The hearing date and time will remain the same, you may call at that time to access the hearing by following the instructions below:
- To access the meeting, call 1-(312)-626-6799, when prompted, enter the meeting ID code: 729 321 381.
- You can also access the meeting online at: https://zoom.us/j/391795813. When prompted enter meeting ID code: 729 321 381. You can use your computer's audio to attend the meeting.
- If you would like to submit written comments to the Drainage Clerk prior to the hearing they can be sent to the Drainage Clerk at:
- Email: dsmith@hardincountyia.gov
- Fax: 641-939-8223
- US Mail: Hardin County Auditor's Office, 1215 Edgington Ave., Suite 1, Eldora, IA 50627
Public Hearing
- March 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM
- Attendance is via conference call or online only. See instructions above on how to join the conference call or join online.
- Surveyor's Report
- Supplement to Engineer's Report on Repairs or Improvements to Main Tile
- Notice of Public Hearing
District Documents
Status
- Project moving forward after being delayed from railroad.
- Combined with DD 1 boring project.
- Bid letting February 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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During recent exploratory excavations by McDowell and Sons, it was discovered that the existing Lateral 3 District Tile downstream (i.e. south of the proposed project) and east of the Union Pacific tracks is plugged inside the railroad right of way. Although the intent of the 1974 replacement was to eliminate this issue, in appears that in 1974 the replacement tile was connected to the shallower private tile instead of the deeper district tile. This means that the deeper district tile has not been able to outlet into the Main for several decades. In order to remedy this issue, an additional 1,300’± of tile would need installed at an estimated cost of $49,400 beyond those previously presented. Please note that this estimated cost is based on previously bid prices and may vary depending up depth of tile installation. - Please see DD 25 Lateral 3 Proposed Tile Outlet Map below.
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Landowners are invited to participate in a Landowner's Meeting, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 9:30 AM to discuss the DD 25 Lateral 3 Proposed Tile Outlet. County Buildings are closed due to Covid-19, this meeting will be open to the public via conference call only. To access the meeting call: 1-(312)-626-6799, when prompted enter meeting ID code: 662 016 552. You can also access the meeting online at: https://zoom.us/j/662016552.
Landowner Meeting
- April 15, 2020 at 9:30 AM
- Hardin County Courthouse - See meeting instructions above for attendance.
Bid Letting
- February 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM
- Hardin County Courthouse
- Engineer's Estimate $250,000
- Notice to Bidders
Public Hearing
During recent exploratory excavations by McDowell and Sons, it was discovered that the existing Lateral 3 District Tile downstream (i.e. south of the proposed project) and east of the Union Pacific tracks is plugged inside the railroad right of way. Although the intent of the 1974 replacement was to eliminate this issue, in appears that in 1974 the replacement tile was connected to the shallower private tile instead of the deeper district tile. This means that the deeper district tile has not been able to outlet into the Main for several decades. In order to remedy this issue, an additional 1,300’± of tile would need installed at an estimated cost of $49,400 beyond those previously presented. Please note that this estimated cost is based on previously bid prices and may vary depending up depth of tile installation. - Please see DD 25 Lateral 3 Proposed Tile Outlet Map below.
Landowners are invited to participate in a Landowner's Meeting, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 9:30 AM to discuss the DD 25 Lateral 3 Proposed Tile Outlet. County Buildings are closed due to Covid-19, this meeting will be open to the public via conference call only. To access the meeting call: 1-(312)-626-6799, when prompted enter meeting ID code: 662 016 552. You can also access the meeting online at: https://zoom.us/j/662016552.
- June 8, 2016 at 11:30 AM
- Hardin County Courthouse
District Documents
- Engineer's Report on Repair and Improvement to Lateral 3 Tile - 2015 (PDF)
- Engineer's Report on Improvements to Main Tile - 2016 (PDF)
- DD 25 Lateral 3 Proposed Outlet Map
Status
- Engineer creating report with options that include repair, replace and to improve tile. Once report is received, a hearing will be scheduled.
Landowner Meeting
- March 8, 2017 at 12:30 PM
- Hardin County Courthouse - Basement Conference Room
District Documents
Status
- Public Hearing on Engineer's Report on Improvements to Main Tile set for Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Hardin County Courthouse.
- Bid Letting Set for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 10:45 AM in the Training Room at the Emergency Operations Center, located at 1031 Edgington Ave., Eldora.
- Bids will be considered with Possible Action on the Bids at the Regular Drainage Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 9:30 AM. Please contact the Drainage Clerk with any questions.
- On April 1, 2020, during the Regular Drainage Meeting, the Hardin County Board of Supervisors acting as Drainage Trustees, moved to approve Gehrke, Inc.'s bid for reinforced concrete pipe on the DD 9 Upper Main Tile Diversion's Alternate Bid in the amount of $122,180.
Bid Letting
Status
- Completion of project accepted on December 12, 2018.
Completion Hearing
- December 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM
- Large Conference Room - Lower Level Hardin County Courthouse
Landowner Meeting
- June 7, 2017 at 11:30 AM
- Small Conference Room - Main Floor Hardin County Courthouse
District Documents
Status
- September 2018 Update: The contractor’s best case scenario would be to do spot repairs in early October and begin the replacement in mid November. If weather does not cooperate, then they will do the entire project in the spring. (This update occurred before the large amount of rain was received.)
- April 2020 Update: Contractor work is nearly complete, with touch up grading and seeding being done. Final quantities pay estimate has been submitted with only thing remaining will be the remaining retainage of just over $11,000. We are waiting on lien waivers from the contractor before scheduling a Completion Hearing.
Bid Letting
- Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 8:30 AM
- Hardin County Courthouse
- Notice to Bidders
Landowner Meeting
- Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:30 AM
- Hardin County Courthouse
- Notice of Meeting
District Documents
Status
- Public Hearing on Classification Reports set for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the Hardin County Courthouse.
Public Hearing
- Reclassification Commission Report for Main and Lateral 1
- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM
- Large Conference Room - Lower Level Hardin County Courthouse
- Notice of Public Hearing
- Letter Accompanying Notice of Public Hearing
Status
- Drainage Election Drainage District 148
Election Information
- Location: 28254 IA-57, Ackley, IA 50601 (Keninger's Shop)
- Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019
- Time: Polls open from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Notice of Election
District Documents
Engineer's Report on Repairs to Main Tile
Completed Bid Tab
Engineer's Report on Repairs to Main Tile
Completed Bid Tab
Status
- Public Hearing on Classification Reports set for Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. in the Hardin County Courthouse.
Public Hearing
- Reclassification Commission Report for Main Tile
- Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 11:30 A.M.
- Lower Level Conference Room - Hardin County Courthouse
- Notice of Public Hearing
- Letter Accompanying Notice of Public Hearing
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