Fargo Moorhead Diversion Authority Monitor

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?

Project Alternatives: Waffle Combination Plan

November 10, 2014Admin24 Comments

“The local communities should continue to seek opportunities for storage in the basin.”

Fargo Cass Leaders Resort to Hypocrisy and Misinformation

November 5, 2014November 5, 2014Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

Isn’t ironic that Fargo is concerned about the small section of Elm street that parallels the Red River, yet rezones miles of natural flood plain south of the city, that exponentially reduces vital flood plain capacity to buffer Fargo flooding.

Fargo Diversion Authority Violates Charter Joint Powers Agreement

November 1, 2014November 1, 2014Marcus Larson1 Comment

When public entities join forces to work towards a common goal Joint Power Agreements (JPA) are the framework of rules presented to constituents to provide a sense of security that all members of the JPA will operate in an open, ethical and diligent manner. These written JPA “assurances” are a fundamental part of the “trust” […]

Fargo Forum Gets It Completely Wrong Again

October 18, 2014Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

The Fargo Diversion Authority is nothing more than the “illusion” of credibility with a propensity to spend money on flood control for future growth rather than the residents that are paying for protection in the here and now.

Darrell Vanyo’s Empty Offer

October 15, 2014October 15, 2014Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

Project opponents care more about protecting the city of Fargo than the Fargo Diversion Authority and Fargo city leaders.

Attorney Letter Richland Wilkin JPA to FM Diversion Authority

October 12, 2014October 12, 2014adminLeave a Comment

Minnesota members of the Diversion Authority derive their powers from Minnesota
law, and would be subject to Minnesota laws, even if they had not expressly acknowledged that responsibility in the Diversion Authority Charter.

MN Representatives letter to Vanyo, Miller and Morken October 1st, 2014

October 12, 2014October 12, 2014adminLeave a Comment

MN Representative tell Fargo Diversion Authority change your ways or deal with the consequences. Minnesota won’t stand for bully tactics of Fargo elite trying to force Fargo’s flood problems onto Minnesotans.

Comstock MN Area Residents Concerned About Failed Leadership

October 9, 2014October 12, 2014Shelly LewisLeave a Comment

In yet another long string of blunders, Fargo Diversion Authority and Clay county commissioners fail to notify area residents about public about Public Outreach meeting regarding proposed ring dike-levee around Comstock, MN.

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.