§ 157.19, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 157. DRAINAGE BY COUNTIES
Where actual cost exceeds estimated cost; additional work; assessment for same.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Whenever during the construction of any drain or auxiliary thereto, and before the completion thereof, it shall be made evident to the board of county commissioners that the actual cost thereof will exceed the estimated cost thereof, or that further or additional work is necessary to complete said drain or auxiliary not covered or provided for in the original contract of construction, the said board of county commissioners may enter into any or all additional contracts for the additional work necessary to complete said drain or auxiliary thereto without advertising for bids thereon, and they shall make the best contract they can for the interests of the property owners, whose lands have been and will further be assessed to construct said ditch or auxiliary, and said board of county commissioners, shall make all further and necessary assessments against the lands already assessed to pay all necessary costs and charges for the full completion of said drain or auxiliary.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 5, ch. 5378, 1905; RGS 1756; CGL 2807.
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Cited by 2 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites § 157.19, Fla. Stat.. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
The Florida Statutes
- § 157.20, Fla. Stat.Appointment of committee to view work and make assessments; report to commissioners; form of assessment.Printed as ss. 157.07 and 157.19
- § 157.23, Fla. Stat.Objections to report of committee fixing assessments; notice; hearing; equalization; assessments; collection by tax collector.Printed as s. 157.19
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