Designates certain county flood mitigation activities as an essential county purpose.
This bill amends the definition of "essential county purpose" to include flood mitigation activities such as reconnection of floodplains, wetland and oxbow lake restoration, and improvements to waterways. By classifying these activities as essential, the bill allows county boards of supervisors to contract indebtedness and approve the issuance of general obligation bonds for these purposes without voter approval.
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