DAYTON—On Monday the BOCC adopted Resolution 2019-34 establishing a countywide Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) and Resolution 2019-35 adopting a ballot measure establishing a general excess levy for the operations and maintenance of that District. In November, voters will be asked to approve a permanent general excess levy of 10 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, to fund the FCZD. The ballot measure will require a supermajority (65%) to pass.

County Engineer Charles Eaton, who is the administrator of the FCZD, said the $100,000 generated each year would be used for grant matches. Fund...