REQUEST TO REMOVE AN OBSTRUCTION OF A NATURAL SURFACE WATERCOURSE OR DRAIN

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(^Date^)

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(^Name and address of the owner(s) of the property on where the obstruction exists^)

Dear _______________________________________________:

(^Property owner of record of the location of the obstruction^)

As the owner(s) of property commonly addressed as:

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(^The address of the adversely affected property^)

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(^Name of the owner(s) of the adversely affected property^)

respectfully request(s) that you remove an obstruction to the natural surface watercourse or drain that exists on your property and is adversely affecting the drainage of storm water from my/our property. The obstruction consists of the following materials:

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and removal of the obstruction will cause more full and proper drainage of my/our property. If the obstruction is not removed, or arrangements to remove the obstruction are not confirmed within ten (10) days of the receipt of this letter, the undersigned property owner intends to file a petition with the Vanderburgh County Drainage Board requesting an order to remove the obstruction per IC 36-9-27.4. If you have questions regarding the state statute, you may address them to Bill Jeffers, Vanderburgh County Surveyor at 812-435-5210.

Respectfully yours,

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(^Owner(s) of the adversely affected property^)