Council authorizes $3.5 million MCDC allocation for Ridgeview Park renovation

The council voted unanimously to authorize a $3.5 million allocation from the Midlothian Community Development Corporation (MCDC) for the renovation of Ridgeview Park at 750 Walter Stephenson Road. Melissa, representing MCDC, said the project's probable cost estimate had been roughly $4.5 million but that the $3.5 million authorization will allow the city to put the project out to bid and then phase or value-engineer elements to fit the budget. "We have been involved with this park for the last year or so, and they were very excited about the possibility of refurbishing it so that we can bring more park space to that area," Melissa said during the presentation.