This bill addresses the need for flood control measures in the community of Battle Creek, Nebraska, emphasizing the importance of protecting local infrastructure and supporting regional industries. The Legislature finds that Battle Creek is a vital community within Legislative District No. 19, providing a high quality of life and essential services. The bill outlines the necessity of safeguarding existing road and rail infrastructure from flooding, which is crucial for public transportation and the transportation of goods by local businesses.

To implement these flood control improvements, the bill mandates the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District to construct a dam based on a specified engineering design and to undertake additional flood control measures. It prohibits any actions that would increase the flow of the Elkhorn River downstream and requires the district to seek funding from local, state, and federal sources to finance the construction of the dam and related measures. Furthermore, the bill aims to minimize the financial burden on district residents and businesses by reducing or eliminating the need to raise taxes through increased levies.