The Ohio Revised Code outlines how conservancy districts are funded. The Miami Conservancy District (Main District) and two subdistricts (Aquifer Preservation Subdistrict and River Corridor Improvement Subdistrict) are individually funded by local assessments, and the funds are not interchangeable. Miami Conservancy District can also receive funding through grants, agreements and other sources.
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Main District – Flood Protection Properties that flooded in 1913 – and are now protected by the integrated flood protection system – currently pay an annual assessment calculated on several factors. The assessment is calculated by multiplying a benefit and rate. Miami Conservancy District’s level of protection is designed to store a flood equivalent to the Great Flood of 1913 plus 40 percent. The Miami Conservancy District periodically performs a Readjustment of the Appraisal of Benefits to make sure the cost to maintain the flood protection system is equitably distributed. This ensures that individuals and counties are not paying more than their fair share in the distribution of the assessment fees. The Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C. 6101.54) allows conservancy districts to regularly readjust the benefit amount - but no more than once every six years. Current flood protection assessments Current assessments are based on the existing appraisal methodology, including 2011 property values and the level of flood protection provided to properties historically affected by the 1913 flood. Future flood protection assessments The Seventh Readjustment of the Appraisal of Benefits will modernize how flood protection benefits are identified and distributed. The updated methodology will not use property values. It evaluates how properties contribute to stormwater runoff and the level of flood protection benefit they receive. Learn more about the Seventh Readjustment and updated funding approach. |
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Subdistrict – Aquifer Preservation (Water Stewardship) MCD’s work in preserving water resources is funded by an assessment paid by each of the nine counties participating in the Aquifer Preservation Subdistrict. |
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Subdistrict – River Corridor Improvement (Recreation) Communities pay an assessment for maintenance of recreation amenities in their city, township or county. The amenities include bikeways and river activity areas – with improvements such as low dams, portages, river access points, and parking lots. |
