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Davenport riverfront commissioners agree to seek utility quotes for historic Levy Inn restoration
Summary
The Riverfront Commission discussed restoring the historic Levy Inn on the Davenport riverfront, prioritizing cost estimates for power, water and sewer, flood-resiliency options and fundraising pathways including possible donations and grant matches; staff and board members were assigned outreach tasks.
The Riverfront Commission on an evening meeting focused its main discussion on bringing the historic Levy Inn back into use, agreeing the first concrete step is to secure cost estimates to get electricity, water and sewer to the building.
The commission, after a recent site tour attended by about 25 people, weighed options including restoring the structure as an operational concession stand, converting it into a museum-like historic monument, or relocating it if permitted. "We need to look at at least have a reasonable estimate on what the cost will be," Speaker 2 said, urging the group to collect quotes before committing to a plan.
Members raised flood-resiliency concerns and…
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