An agreement entered into between a city and a county in accordance with chapter 28E with respect to a drainage improvement may include among others the following provisions:
 1. The sharing of the total cost of the drainage improvement between the city and the county.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 468.588

  • Cost: means the same as defined in section 384. See Iowa Code 468.585
  • district: means a district defined by a county and one or more cities within the county pursuant to an agreement entered into by the county and cities in accordance with chapter 28E and this part with respect to drainage improvements which the county and cities determine benefit the property located in the cities and the designated unincorporated area of the county. See Iowa Code 468.585
  • Drainage improvement: includes the construction, improvement, or repair of the principal structures, works, component parts and accessories of a storm sewer, drainage conduit, channel, or levee for the collection, detention, or discharge of drainage or surface waters. See Iowa Code 468.585
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. The amount of total assessments against private property within the city and within the unincorporated area of the county included within the district.
 3. The method of specially assessing and determining benefits.
 4. The amount of funds, if any, to be contributed by the city and county to the project other than special assessments.
 5. The rates to be established and imposed upon property within the drainage district to pay the expenses of operation and maintenance of the drainage improvements.
 6. The reduction of the county’s debt service tax levy rate against property within a city which is a party to the joint agreement.
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