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Midtown Park boardwalk redesign lowers cost; residents urge city to finish sidewalks and roadwork

2336549 · February 18, 2025
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City staff reported a redesigned Midtown Park boardwalk and related water‑works permitting that cut costs by about $4.5–$5 million. Residents at the meeting urged the council to finish existing sidewalks, fix medians and roundabouts, and address road and drainage concerns.

City staff reported progress on several capital projects, including a redesigned Midtown Park boardwalk and bulkhead that lowered the project cost by an estimated $4.5 million to $5 million and allowed permit approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to refill the park lake.

City staff said contractors are preparing submittals for the Midtown Park boardwalk work, with construction expected to begin in March and possible completion in October. The city also reported progress on a pedestal for the Chick‑Lane elevated storage tank, Midtown Park…

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