Subdivision 1. Manager control of contracts. The managers have full control of contracts of the watershed district and matters pertaining to the contracts.
Subd. 2. Extending contracts. If a contractor fails to complete a project within the time or in the manner specified in the contract, the managers may:
(1) extend the time for completion;
(2) refuse an extension of time;
(3) cancel the contract, readvertise, and award a new contract;
(4) require surety for the contractor to complete the project;
(5) proceed to have the contract otherwise completed at the expense of the contractor and the surety; or
(6) take other action with reference to the contract in the interest of the watershed district.
Subd. 3. Engineer authority over contractor. Applicable provisions of chapter 103E govern the relations between the engineer and the contractor, including the examination and report of the engineer and the amount and time of payment.
Subd. 4. Expense record. (a) The managers shall keep an accurate account of all expenses incurred, including:
(1) the compensation of the engineer and the engineer's assistants;
(2) the compensation and expenses of the appraisers as provided in section 103D.715, subdivision 5;
(3) the compensation of the petitioners' attorney;
(4) the cost of petitioners' bond;
(5) the fees of all county officials necessitated by the project, which are in addition to all fees otherwise allowed by law; and
(6) the time and expenses of all employees of the watershed district, including the expenses of the managers, while engaged in an authorized project.
(b) Fees and expenses shall be audited, allowed, and paid upon the order of the managers and shall be charged to and be treated as a part of the cost of the project.
1990 c 391 art 4 s 66
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 103D — Watershed Districts
Section 103D.011 — Definitions.
Section 103D.501 — Construction And Administration.
Section 103D.505 — Reference To Other Drainage Laws.
Section 103D.511 — Certain Condemnation Provisions; Applicability.
Section 103D.515 — Preexisting And Improved Water Rights.
Section 103D.521 — Rights Assured Due Process Of Law.
Section 103D.525 — Proceedings After Faulty Notices.
Section 103D.531 — Continuance Of Hearings.
Section 103D.535 — Appellate Procedures And Review.
Section 103D.537 — Appeals Of Rules, Permit Decisions, And Orders.
Section 103D.539 — Informal Resolution Of Disputes.
Section 103D.541 — Appeal Of Court Order.
Section 103D.545 — Enforcement.
Section 103D.551 — Enforcing Rules And Orders.
Section 103D.101 — Board Of Water And Soil Resources.
Section 103D.105 — Board Hearings.
Section 103D.111 — Appeal Of Board Orders.
Section 103D.201 — Watershed District Purposes.
Section 103D.205 — Establishment Petition.
Section 103D.211 — Auditor's Certification Of Petitioners.
Section 103D.215 — Director's Report.
Section 103D.221 — Establishment Hearing; Notice.
Section 103D.225 — Hearing And Order To Establish.
Section 103D.231 — Dismissing Establishment Proceedings.
Section 103D.251 — Watershed District Boundary Changes.
Section 103D.255 — Withdrawing Territory.
Section 103D.261 — Proceedings To Enlarge Watershed District.
Section 103D.265 — Consolidating Districts.
Section 103D.271 — Procedure For Terminating Watershed District.
Section 103D.301 — Distribution Of Manager Positions.
Section 103D.305 — Increasing Number Of Managers.
Section 103D.311 — Appointing Managers.
Section 103D.321 — Principal Place Of Business.
Section 103D.331 — Advisory Committee.
Section 103D.335 — District And Managers' Powers.
Section 103D.337 — Technical Advisory Committees.
Section 103D.351 — Annual Report.
Section 103D.355 — Annual Audit.
Section 103D.401 — Watershed Management Plan.
Section 103D.405 — Revised Watershed Management Plan.
Section 103D.411 — Amendment Of Watershed Management Plan And Revised Watershed Management Plan.
Section 103D.601 — Project Initiated By Managers.
Section 103D.605 — Project Constructed With Government Aid Or As Part Of Plan.
Section 103D.611 — Construction By Government Agencies.
Section 103D.615 — Emergency Projects.
Section 103D.621 — Drainage Improvements.
Section 103D.625 — Drainage Systems In Watershed District.
Section 103D.631 — Maintaining Projects.
Section 103D.635 — Repairs And Improvements Exceeding Normal Maintenance.
Section 103D.641 — Work Without Bid.
Section 103D.701 — Project Initiation.
Section 103D.705 — Project Petition.
Section 103D.711 — Engineer's Report.
Section 103D.715 — Appraisers; Determining Benefits And Damages.
Section 103D.721 — Managers; Determining Benefits And Damages.
Section 103D.725 — Benefited Property; Determination.
Section 103D.729 — Water Management District.
Section 103D.730 — Stormwater Facilities.
Section 103D.731 — Appraisers' Report; Examination.
Section 103D.735 — Hearing On Petition And Reports.
Section 103D.741 — Final Hearing Notice.
Section 103D.745 — Final Hearing.
Section 103D.801 — Procedure When Contract Is Not Let.
Section 103D.805 — Filing Managers' Order Establishing Project.
Section 103D.811 — Bids For Construction.
Section 103D.815 — Controlling Contracts.
Section 103D.821 — Bridge Or Grade Removal; Passage Of Equipment.
Section 103D.901 — Assessments; Levies.
Section 103D.905 — Funds Of Watershed District.
Section 103D.921 — District Court To Create Preliminary Fund.