After the letting of a contract for the construction of flood irrigation works, the board of flood irrigation shall make a computation of the cost of the project which shall include:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 61-12-26

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

1.    All the expenses of locating and establishing the same, including the cost of right of way.

2.    The damages paid to landowners for any cause.

3.    The fees of the board and the legal and other necessary expenses incurred under the authorization of the board, including the cost of surveys, plans, and specifications.

4.    Interest on all warrants issued or to be issued by the board of flood irrigation on account of such project, accumulated or to accumulate prior to the time when the tax levied or to be levied to pay therefor is collectible by law.

     5.    All other expenses, together with the amount of all contracts let for the construction of the same.

The sum of all the costs and expenses thus incurred or to be incurred shall be the cost of the construction of such project.