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$3.4M CDBG‑DR request for Edgewood Park detention basin aimed at reducing South Park flooding
Summary
Housing Community Development requested an LOA to use CDBG‑DR funds to construct a depressed multiuse detention basin and park upgrades at Edgewood Multiuse Park and Detention Basin in South Park (5803 Belford Ave.), with construction expected Feb–Sept 2026 and an overall project budget of about $4.61 million.
The Housing and Community Development Department asked the committee on Aug. 19 to approve a letter of agreement to use community development block grant disaster recovery (CDBG‑DR15) funds for flood‑mitigation improvements at Edgewood Multiuse Park and Detention Basin in the South Park neighborhood.
Deputy Assistant Director Ryan Bibbs said the department proposes using CDBG‑DR15 funding for a multiuse detention basin and park upgrades at 5803 Belford Avenue in Council District D. The improvements would lower and regrade existing recreational areas — including the soccer field,…
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