Drainage District #200 Data Sheet

Drainage District No. 200 (DD200) is located immediately west of State Route 99 in the southwestern part of Butte County. The District is generally bounded on the east by State Route 99, on the south by West Hamilton Road and on the west by the Cherokee Canal and on the north by Western Canal. The district boundary encompasses approximately 6,636 acres. Assessed property in the district is approximately 6,457 acres. The exact date of the district’s formation is unknown but is believed to be in the mid 1920s. The District was formed pursuant to the Drainage District Act of 1903 and uncodified acts 2200.

DRAINAGE DISTRICT #200

Contact: Paul Minasian, Legal Counsel

Mailing Address: PO Box 1679, Oroville, CA 95965

Phone: (530) 533-2885

Governing Board

Normal Board Meeting Dates: Board meeting are held quarterly at the offices of Minasian, Meith, Soares, Sexton & Cooper LLC, 1681 Bird Street, Oroville, CA

Formation Information

Date of Formation: Unknown but believed to be in the mid 1920’s

Revenue Sources

  • Property taxes

  • Interest on fund balance


Purpose

  1. Enabling Legislation: Drainage District Act of 1903, Uncodified Acts 2200

  2. Provided Services: Maintenance of irrigation and stormwater drainage facilities

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Area Served

  1. Parcels: 99

  2. District Size: 6,636 acress

  3. Estimated Population: 66 (2015)

  4. Location: Southwestern Butte County between the town of Richvale and Highway 99

  5. Sphere of Influence: Coterminous with approved district boundaries.