This bill addresses the need for flood control measures in the community of Battle Creek, Nebraska, and mandates the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District to take specific actions to protect the area. The Legislature finds that Battle Creek is a vital community that supports local businesses and regional workforce housing, and that its road and rail infrastructure is essential for public transportation and industry. To safeguard these infrastructures from flooding, the bill emphasizes the importance of implementing flood control improvements for the benefit of Battle Creek and surrounding communities.

To achieve these goals, the bill requires the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District to construct a dam based on a specified engineering design and to undertake necessary flood control measures. It prohibits any actions that would increase the flow of the Elkhorn River downstream and mandates the district to seek funding from local, state, and federal sources to finance the dam and flood control initiatives. Additionally, the bill encourages the district to minimize the need for raising taxes on residents and businesses by securing alternative funding sources.