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Iowa Code Title XI. Natural Resources [Chs. 455-485] § 468.187. Agreements with owners or other districts

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Levee and drainage districts are empowered to enter into agreements with the owners of lands lying inside or outside of said districts, or with other levee and drainage districts or municipalities, to provide levee protection or drainage for such lands on such terms as the board may agree and subject to the following terms and conditions:

a. The facilities of the district furnishing the service shall not be overburdened.

b. There shall be no additional cost to the district furnishing the service.

c. The agreement shall be in writing, be made a part of the drainage records and shall include all of the following:

(1) The description of the lands to be served.

(2) The location of tile lines constructed or to be constructed.

(3) The consideration to be paid to the district furnishing the service and the classification of the lands to be served.

(4) Such other provisions as the board deems necessary.

2. The provisions in an agreement described in subsection 1 modify other provisions of this chapter applicable to such lands.

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