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County approves funding for levee repairs

By Greg Bebermeyer

02/27/2020

(KNZA)--The Doniphan County Commission has approved funding to help with repairs to a levee along the Missouri River, south of U.S. 36 Highway.

Attorney Joel Euler, representing the Elwood Gladden Drainage District, met with Commissioners Monday to provide an update on the first phase of repairs to the structure and to request financial assistance from the county.

The total cost of the project is $77 million, with the Elwood Gladden Drainage District responsible for $3 million of the cost. Euler requested $150,0000 from the county's Sales Tax Fund to assist with the improvements.

Commissioner Timothy Collins expressed approval for the expense, stating permanent improvements to the levee structure will protect the County’s investment and infrastructure.

Commissioner Jerry McKernan concurred, stating improvements made to the levee structure not only protect infrastructure but also protect residential properties and the county’s industrial area.

Commissioner Thad Geiger, in agreement, pointed out use of sales tax monies would be an equitable distribution of tax dollars in an area underserved by Doniphan County due to lack of County roads and other County services.

The Commission unanimously approved allocating $150,000 from the sales tax fund to the Elwood Gladden Drainage District to assist with the levee repair project.

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