Summary
- The flood starts from the vacant land, and progresses into adjoining properties.
- Land has clay base, and no drainage, and covered with pine tags, like a sponge in a shallow bowl.
- On at least three prior incidents, the flood has entered the home's crawlspace, and damaged the HVAC system and insulation.
- Cannot build on property due to flood risk -- restricted usage was not part of the deal.
- I asked for input from the County as to what could be done.
- Instead of a constructive response, or showing any interest in the citizen's problem, the County's response was to say the Problem Land is a "wetlands."
- This would extend into and beyond the foundations of certain homes, making your entire property unusable.
- You would not be compensated for this unless you work together for the outcome you want and need.
- You will continue to pay real estate taxes on the stolen land.
Conclusions so far
- The county has no authority to declare or functionally delineate a wetlands. This is a State function by law.
- The Army Corps of Engineers inspected the property years ago, and said it was not a wetlands.
- The county is using the wetlands statutes to avoid responsibility and costs for improperly issued land use and building permits
County Tactics, Predictable as Always:
- Step 1: ignore the citizen's complaint
- Step 2: when they keep nagging, put on a "dog and pony show" -- much ado and no action
- Step 3: determine that there is no problem - your flood is normal.
- Step 4: Tell the citizen they are the only one's complaining (see News)
- Step 5: Threaten the citizen with imaginary wetlands resulting in seized land or other penalties for complaining