DAYTON – Columbia County Commissioners are considering the formation of two new special taxing districts, including a Flood Control Zone District and a Parks and Recreation Service Area. Both districts, if formed, could generate thousands of dollars annually for special – in many cases critical – projects that would otherwise be challenging to fund.

County Public Works Director Andrew Woods presented a draft report to the board during its Monday workshop this week; no action was taken at the meeting, but Woods was directed to continue work on a final report for consideration. Dollar...