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Council approves funding for replacement of Old Sacramento dining deck over river

3221147 · April 1, 2025
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City Council approved budget adjustments to replace a deteriorated dining deck at 1110 Front Street (former Rio City Café). Staff said the wood deck, installed circa 1993, deteriorated and was closed in April 2024; a state grant and city funding will cover the project.

The Sacramento City Council approved budget changes to fund replacement of the riverfront dining deck at 1110 Front Street in Old Sacramento, commonly identified as the former Rio City Café deck, after staff described significant structural deterioration that led to a full closure in April 2024.

James Christiansen, speaking for city facilities, told council the wooden deck—installed around 1993—suffered sun, wind and moisture exposure that caused rot and sagging. Christiansen summarized the project history: a facilities condition assessment in 2018 recommended a full structural review; the city hired a structural engineer in early 2020 and monitored the deck annually; portions were shored and partially closed as damage progressed; by April 2024 the deck had to be closed for safety. "The wooden deck is over 30 years old, it…

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