Ohio § 6137.08
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 6137.08, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6137.08.
(A) An owner may make application for reduction in the owner's maintenance assessment
due to work the owner proposes on any portion of a public ditch, watercourse, or other
improvement. The application shall be filed with the county engineer on or before the first day
of May in any year and shall state the nature of the work to be done, such as clearing
brush, removing silt or debris, repair of structure, or other work necessary to preserve
the improvement. (B) The county engineer, in making inspections of the drainage improvements, shall note
the extent to which any owner that has applied for a reduction of the maintenance
assessment under division (A) of this section has carried out such repair and maintenance
work. (C) In making the annual report and estimate to the board of county commissioners, the
county engineer shall include a schedule containing the name of each owner who has
applied for reduction of maintenance assessment under division (A) of this section
and the percentage reduction, if any, that the county engineer recommends be granted
to each owner. (D) The board of county commissioners shall either confirm or reject the allowances recommended
by the county engineer. The allowance confirmed as to each owner shall be certified to the county auditor,
who shall reduce the next annual maintenance assessment of the owner by the percentage
so certified.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 6137.08
What does Ohio Revised Code § 6137.08 cover?
Section 6137.08 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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