Fargo Diversion Authority Caught Using Deception in MN DNR Process
Fargo never intended to compromise anything, and were preparing their filings even before the St. Paul meetings began.
Continue ReadingFM Diversion Policy Leadership Group Seeks Permitable Plan
Bear in mind, the FM Diversion Policy Leadership talks that recently concluded should have taken place before the first shovel of dirt was turned for any aspect of the ill-fated project.
Continue ReadingFinal 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.
Continue ReadingFargo 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.
Continue ReadingRichland Wilkin JPA Press Release: March 9, 2018
Breaking News: Diversion Authority to submit permit application without considering JPA proposal or the final comparisons of all alternatives prepared by the DNR and the Technical Advisory Committee.
Continue ReadingFargo 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.
Continue ReadingOxbow ND the Losing Proposition
With these properties for comparison, it appears that the new clubhouse is seriously undervalued for taxation purposes and most likely cost more to construct than the 2017 taxable valuation of the entire country club.
Continue ReadingFargo 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.
Continue ReadingInjunction Junction – Fargo Dam and FM Diversion
Remember how they didn’t need no stinking permit and how Minnesota’s leadership just didn’t understand.
Continue ReadingFOIA Request: Oxbow Country Club
So, how did 6 replacement golf course holes and 2 hole renovations of the “lower course” turn into an entire brand new “upper and lower” private and exclusive golf course on the taxpayer dime?
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