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Mayor urges voters to back dike bond, says delay would expand flood plain and hurt growth
Summary
The mayor urged support for a proposed bond levy to raise the dike, arguing FEMA map changes would increase the flood plain and hamper growth; the mayor presented estimated homeowner costs and said the city has applied for federal funding through a senator's office.
During mayoral remarks, the mayor urged residents to support a proposed bond levy to raise the city dike and address federal levee standards the mayor said date to 1980.
The mayor said the city has a workable plan and stressed the consequences of delaying action: if the dike is not raised, new FEMA maps could place more of West Glendive in the flood plain, restricting business expansion and development. The mayor presented homeowner cost estimates as part of the explanation of the levy—s impact: for example, two houses together would cost "less than $3 a month" under the mayor's calculation, a $100,000 home about $1 a month, and a $500,000 home about $5 a month during the bond period.
The mayor said the city applied for federal funding via a senator's office but cautioned that congressional action and timing are uncertain. The mayor framed the levy as a shared investment that reduces long-term costs and protects future growth.
