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Commission Minutes—March 3, 2014 4269 Mr. Vanyo said members from the MnDak Upstream Coalition are also lobbying in Washington, D.C. against the diversion project. He said short of moving the alignment or eliminating the project altogether, he questions whether the issues raised by project opponents can be resolved. He said diversion officials and staff have listened to suggestions made by opponents and have incorporated some of them into the project. Mr. Berndt said another issue discussed at meetings last week was about the importance of the diversion project as it relates to the economy. He said if railroad transportation was shut down in the Fargo-Moorhead area due to major flooding, oil and other commodities could not be transported, impacting the nation's economy. The President's budget will be released on March 4th, and the Corps of Engineers will release their work plan on March 10th, which will provide some guidance on funding over the next year. 10. FLOOD CONTROL, State Water Commission payment to City of Fargo approved During the last three legislative sessions, the state legislature approved a total of $175 million to be spent on flood control costs. This is the 25th request from the City of Fargo. Keith Berndt, County Administrator, said the reimbursement claim in the amount of $338,474 is the local match on land costs associated with home acquisitions in Fargo. Mr. Berndt said $48.5 million has been spent out of the $175 million approved by the state legislature. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to authorize the chairman to sign the approval letter for the State Water Commission to distribute funds in the amount of $338,474 to the City of Fargo pursuant to the terms and conditions of Senate Bill 2020. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to approve Voucher No. 276,586 through Voucher No. 276,833. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 12. WELLNESS PROGRAM; SECURITY STATION UPGRADES; COMMISSIONERS' DAY, Committee reports Mr. Berndt said last week the County Wellness Committee kicked off an eleven-week program called "Get Up and Move" to promote physical activity among employees, and encourage people to start walking, running or other fitness programs. Mr. Berndt said the 2014 budget includes funds to upgrade the security stations at the Courthouse and Annex. He has received architect drawings of the layouts if commissioners want to review them. Mr. Peterson and Mr. Pawluk will attend the 2014 Annual Barnes County Commissioners' Day in Valley City on March 6th