Fargo Moorhead Diversion Authority Monitor

Situational Ethics Part 7

July 20, 2015July 20, 2015Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

So if the project is truly “mitigation”…, why did Mr. Nyhof “flip” and become a cheerleader of the project that created the impacts requiring said mitigation? Mr. Nyhof could have easily remained opposed, that is, if that was his genuine position in the beginning.

Situational Ethics Part 6

July 19, 2015July 19, 2015Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

After reading Mr. Nyhof’s letter to Terry Birkenstock (USACE) several times, I cannot not find any word or phrase, specifically requesting his city be saved.

Situational Ethics Part 5

July 18, 2015July 18, 2015Marcus Larson1 Comment

Oxbow Levee Certification is a Sham Argument: The underlying quandary that exists with the overall OHB (Oxbow, Hickson, Bakke) project is that there is no written assurance that FEMA will accept or “certify” the OHB ring levee when it is completed.

Situational Ethics Part 4

July 17, 2015July 30, 2015Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

Oxbow has experienced a greater than 100 year flood in 2006 and 2009, and exceeded the 500 year flood level in 2009 by 7.32 inches.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties July 16th, 2015

July 16, 2015May 8, 2017admin3 Comments

So many questions, too few answers…, taxpayer subsidized buyouts to mitigate a project that does not have federal funding or turned a shovel of dirt for the diversion channel.

Situational Ethics Part 3

July 15, 2015July 16, 2015Marcus Larson1 Comment

Mr. Nyhof is attempting to justify 40 home buyouts versus a 240 home count that never existed in Oxbow. The 40 home buyouts, notwithstanding, would have left only 64 remaining home buyouts in Oxbow. A far cry from the 240 that Mr. Nyhof implied in his hyperbole.

Situational Ethics Part 2

July 15, 2015July 17, 2015Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

Not only did Oxbow, ND exceed the FEMA and USACE 100 year flood stream-flows in 2009…, it exceeded the FEMA 500 year flood level as well.

Situational Ethics Part 1

July 14, 2015July 14, 2015Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

If the city of Oxbow is truly at risk of a 2009 level or greater flood event, why would the Oxbow mayor be so carelessly “ineffective” and prioritize a full 18 holes of golf course play over the safety of his city residents?

Fargo Dam and Diversion Costs as of June 30th, 2015

July 8, 2015August 13, 2015adminLeave a Comment

Fargo Diversion Authority spent another $ 7,415,358.87 from May 31st to June 30th, 2015. 1/9th (11.11% ) of the original projected cost and they haven’t even started on the actual main project.

Flip Flop, Money Drop, Get A Brand New Home

July 3, 2015admin1 Comment

Amidst the controversy generated by 200 – 400 percent buyouts in Oxbow, ND ~ Fargo Diversion Authority documents indicate the current OHB costs through the end of FY2015 to be $89 – $92 million dollars, with approximately 25 percent of the ring-dike-levee completed.