§ 156-94. Total cost for three years ascertained. - North Carolina Statutes

Article 8.

Assessments and Bond Issue.

§ 156‑94.  Total cost for three yearsascertained.

After the classification of lands and the ratio of assessments of thedifferent classes to be made thereon has been confirmed by the court, the boardof drainage commissioners shall ascertain the total cost of the improvement,including damages awarded to be paid to owners of land, all costs andincidental expenses, and also including an amount sufficient to pay thenecessary expenses of maintaining the improvement for a period of three yearsafter the completion of the work of construction, not exceeding ten per centum(10%) of the estimated actual cost of constructing the drainage works or thecontract price thereof if such contract has not been awarded, and after deductingtherefrom any special assessments made against any railroad or highway, and,thereupon, the board of drainage commissioners, under the hand of the chairmanand secretary of the board, shall certify to the clerk of the superior courtthe total cost, ascertained as aforesaid; and the certificate shall beforthwith recorded in the drainage record and open to inspection of anylandowner in the district. (1909, c. 442, s. 31; 1911, c. 67, s. 8; C.S., s. 5351; 1923, c. 217,s. 4.)