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 within Legislative District No. 19, providing essential services and infrastructure that require protection from flooding. The bill emphasizes the importance of safeguarding both road and rail infrastructure to support local businesses and regional industries, which are crucial for the economy and help alleviate the property tax burden on agricultural producers.

To implement these findings, the bill requires 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 mandates the district to seek funding from local, state, and federal sources to finance the construction and flood control efforts. Furthermore, the bill encourages the district to minimize the need for raising taxes on residents and businesses by securing external funding.