Lake County Commissioners consider ending irrigation fee collection for BIA project
What happened
Lake County Commissioners discussed ending the collection of Flathead Irrigation District fees during a meeting on September 30. The county expressed concern over a minimum fee increase for small parcels, which rose from $75 to $220. The county stated that there is no reason for the county treasurer to act as banker for the irrigation districts. The Bureau of Indian Affairs owns and operates the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project, which works closely with the Flathead Irrigation District.
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Why it matters
These fees are currently attached to county property tax bills, and nonpayment could result in a lien and eventual foreclosure. The county’s consideration to end fee collection impacts the financial structure of the irrigation project and local revenue streams.
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Who's involved
- Bureau of Indian AffairsOwns and operates the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project
- Lake CountyIs considering ending the collection of irrigation fees
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Lake CountySpeculative
Might see changes in local revenue if the county ends the collection of irrigation fees.
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The entities involved
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Unted States government agency
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Lake County
county in Colorado, United States
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