HB 5060 Summary

• Increases the minimum drain fund threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 per mile before assessments can be levied for inspection, repair, and maintenance.

• Raises the maximum annual assessment amount from $2,500 to $5,000 per mile or fraction thereof when drain fund falls below the threshold.

• Increases the maximum expenditure limit for maintenance and repair from $5,000 to $10,000 per mile per year without requiring a petition or public corporation request.

• Clarifies that drain commissioners and drainage boards can inspect county drains and arrange inspections of intercounty drains, with annual inspections permitted and mandatory inspections upon public corporation request.

• Makes minor clarifying language changes regarding notification procedures, cost calculations, and exclusions for federal agency work and utility charges related to pumping operations.