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Fargo Dam and Diversion Costs as of October 31st, 2014

November 17, 2014January 19, 2017adminLeave a Comment

Fargo Diversion Authority spent $13,316,244.27 from September 30th to October 31st, 2014. Nearly 1/18 (5.5%) of the original projected cost and they haven’t even started on the actual main project. The bulk of the costs went towards the OHB ring-dike-levee and new golf course features…, instead of completing crucial internal flood protection for the city of Fargo and it’s residents. When the state of North Dakota committed monies to Fargo, did they ever think it would be spent outside the jurisdictional boundaries of Fargo?

Craig Hertsgaard MNDak Testimony to North Dakota Legislative Budget Section

October 4, 2014October 4, 2014adminLeave a Comment

This is a federal project designed to have federal participation, but the federal government has no money. The continuing budget resolution funding the government in Washington has had a ban on new project construction funding for the last four years, with no end in sight. If you read the letter to the White House from the Minnesota governor, you’ll see he is requesting that no money or support be given to the diversion project, at least until the DNR is done with their study.

Fargo Dam and Diversion Costs as of August 31st, 2014

September 24, 2014November 17, 2014adminLeave a Comment

Fargo Diversion Authority spending spree: $1.9 million increase in one month from July 31st, 2014 to August 31st, 2014.

MarK Broadshaug Is “All Wet” Regarding 100 year Flood Woes

August 17, 2014August 24, 2014Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

The U.S. Corps of Engineer and Red River Basin reports failed to include the net effects of flood plain encroachment on rising flood crests and flood risks, which is directly related to new flood insurance requirements. Every person impacted with new flood insurance requirements can thank Fargo for gambling with flood data, dragging their feet on completing internal flood protection and continuing growth into flood prone areas causing greater future flood risks.

Fargo Dam and Diversion Costs as of July 31st, 2014

August 15, 2014January 19, 2017adminLeave a Comment

Fargo Diversion Authority spending spree: $16.4 million increase in one month from June 30th, 2014 to July 31st, 2014.

Fargo Dam and Diversion Costs as of June 30th, 2014

July 15, 2014January 19, 2017adminLeave a Comment

Fargo Dam and Diversion Costs as of June 30th, 2014 Vendor Name Approved Contract/Invoice Amount Liquidated Outstanding Encumbrance HOUSTON-MOORE GROUP LLC 19,890,094.00 13,119,239.51 6,770,854.49 CH2M HILL ENGINEERS INC 12,491,244.99 11,920,819.01 570,425.98 CASS COUNTY JOINT WATER RESOUR 9,167,398.87 9,167,398.87 – COMMERCIAL TITLE LLC 3,869,541.00 3,869,541.00 – TITLE COMPANY 3,641,500.00 3,641,500.00 – OXBOW. CITY OF 2,935,741.87 […]

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties July 10th, 2014

July 10, 2014May 8, 2017adminLeave a Comment

Fargo Diversion Authority refuses to explore retention as a viable flood protection option. Refusal to explore combined alternative underscores the ignorance of city and county leaders pushing a multi-billion dollar dam and diversion project to foster development of the natural flood plain south of Fargo, ND.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties June 5th, 2014

June 5, 2014June 14, 2014adminLeave a Comment

U.S. Sen. John Hoeven’s recent opinion article in local newspapers was right on the mark. The challenges of flood control in the Red River Valley have been discussed for decades and have ultimately come to the same conclusion. Distributed retention must be one of several measures used to control spring floods in the valley.

When “Leaders” Begin Believing Their Own Lies

May 19, 2014May 20, 2014Marcus Larson1 Comment

When Fargo/Cass “leaders” begin believing their own lies and try to establish a means to obtain or justify certain actions to project false accusations, information, etc., for the sole purpose of maintaining a self-created illusion – how can the average person feel their best interests are truly at heart?

Letter: A Land Development Plan Disguised as Flood Control

April 30, 2014April 29, 2018admin1 Comment

When our cup overflows, North Dakota can accomplish great things. We are people of fortitude, work ethic and discipline. Knowing this, can we stand idle when a few people, called the Diversion Authority, are taking it upon the taxpayers of North Dakota to pay for a private country club and private championship golf course?