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History In the late 1950’s, property owners of the original Oak Park Subdivision, near Jeffersonville, Indiana, came together to discuss the local need of specific utility services. On July 15, 1960, the Clark County Circuit Court, in accordance with Indiana Code 14-33, appointed the first Board of Directors to form the Oak Park Conservancy District (OPCD) with the purpose of providing sanitary sewer, water distribution, and limited stormwater drainage services. The “District” was governed by this three member Board of Directors and managed by only a couple of employees.
Today The OPCD currently provides sanitary sewer services for approximately 3,300 properties. OPCD and Clark County currently share drainage responsibilities. Clark County handles road right of way drainage and the Lancassange Creek basin; which after the annexation takes effect, will become the responsibility of the City of Jeffersonville. OPCD manages drainage easements which are outside of the road right of way. A small not for profit water company is also managed by the OPCD, serving 438 customers. There are four other water companies (Indiana American, Riverside, Watson, and Sellersburg) providing water service within the OPCD boundaries. Over the years, the workforce of OPCD has increased to 10 employees due to the enlarged size of the District and the increasing requirements of state and federal regulations.
What is a Conservancy District? A Conservancy District is a special taxing district, operating under the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, which has the authority to plan, develop, and operate water related services. Out of the nine possible water utility purposes, OPCD serves the three purposes mentioned in the History section of this page.
Government Oversight OPCD is also governed by EPA, IDEM, State Board of Accounts and IURC. The Oak Park Conservancy District receives funding through a special benefit tax paid directly to the Clark County Auditor's office with the property tax. The rates are based on the assessed value of the property. This method of rate payment was set up by the
Oak Park Conservancy District Sewer Rates (Based on $100 per assessed value of property) 2003 General .6830 Cumulative Improvement .0333 Total .7163 2004 General .4167 Drainage .0647 Cumulative Improvement .0333 Total .5147 2005 General .4295 Drainage .0573 Cumulative Improvement.0333 Total .5201 2006 AV $277,304,400 General .4062 Drainage .0542 Cumulative Improvement .0333 Total .4937 2007 AV $373,680,000 General .2991 Drainage .0403 Cumulative Improvement .0333 Total .3727 2008 AV $385,153,300 General .3232 Drainage .0628 Cumulative Improvement .0333 Total .4193
2009 AV $386,991,200 General .3502 Drainage .0798 Cumulative Improvement .0333 Total .4633
Current Board of Directors Chairman, Bruce Herdt Representing Area 2 Vice Chairman, Charlie Milburn Representing Area 1 Director, Marshall Johnson Representing Area 3 Board Meeting Dates January 5 & 19 February 2 & 16 March 2 & 16 April 13 & 27 May 11 & 25 June 8 & 22 July 6 & 20 August 17 & 31 September 14 & 28 October 12 & 26 November 9 & 23 December 7 & 30
Subdivisions & Apartments within the District Boundaries
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