Final Comments: Cash Aaland, MN DNR FM Diversion Policy Leadership Group

Fargo’s proposed Plan B, as outlined in the Diversion Authority’s press release and the TAG documents reflecting the size and shape of 7A/10D, would actually increase the Diversion project from the 72,923 acre project that was denied a permit, to a 76,812 acre project with the dam located further south.

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Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Costs as of February 28, 2018

Fargo Diversion Authority spent another $ 1,531,833.08 from January 31, 2018 to February 28, 2018. Over 26.5 percent of the original projected cost. The Fargo Diversion Authority has pumped over $125 million into OHB ring-dike-levee and private country club, which provides ZERO FLOOD PROTECTION BENEFIT TO FARGO, all courtesy of state and local taxpayers. With unfinished internal flood protection projects the Fargo Diversion Authority continues to pump millions into the non-flood prone OHB ring-dike-levee and private Oxbow Country Club, courtesy of state and local taxpayers.

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Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Costs as of January 31, 2018

Fargo Diversion Authority spent another $ 781,405.40 from December 31, 2017 to January 31, 2018. Over 26.5 percent of the original projected cost. The Fargo Diversion Authority has pumped over $125 million into OHB ring-dike-levee and private country club, which provides ZERO FLOOD PROTECTION BENEFIT TO FARGO, all courtesy of state and local taxpayers. With unfinished internal flood protection projects the Fargo Diversion Authority continues to pump millions into the non-flood prone OHB ring-dike-levee and private Oxbow Country Club, courtesy of state and local taxpayers.

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Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Costs as of December 31, 2017

Fargo Diversion Authority spent another $1,194,066.74 from November 30, 2017 to December 31, 2017. Over 26.4 percent of the original projected cost. The Fargo Diversion Authority has pumped over $110.7 million into OHB ring-dike-levee and private country club, which provides ZERO FLOOD PROTECTION BENEFIT TO FARGO, all courtesy of state and local taxpayers. With unfinished internal flood protection projects the Fargo Diversion Authority continues to pump millions into the non-flood prone OHB ring-dike-levee and private Oxbow Country Club, courtesy of state and local taxpayers.

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