Why does it need to be extended to 2084?
A long-term revenue source is needed to secure the long-term financing that helps make the annual payments affordable, much like a home mortgage. The financial plan amortizes the sales tax…
Why do we have to vote now on a tax that doesn’t expire until 2029?
The foresight by voters in Fargo and Cass County to pass sales taxes early in the process helped move the Project swiftly through the necessary political hurdles and obtain federal…
Who else is paying for the Diversion Project?
The total cost of the FM Area Diversion Project and the Fargo Flood Control Measures is estimated at $2.2 Billion. Of that amount, over $1 Billion is expected to come…
What does this tax pay for?
Sales tax is expected to fully cover the local portion of the FM Area Diversion Project and other Fargo Flood Control Measures. The Diversion Project has been determined as the…
Why is sales tax the preferred funding source for flood protection?
Sales taxes are paid by all those who visit, shop, or take advantages of the services within the County and City. Because Fargo and Cass County are economic centers that…