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Parks board votes to remove flood-damaged Northside Recreation Center building

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board · August 7, 2025
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Summary

After reviewing July 4 flood damage and a staff assessment of recurring flood risk and health hazards, the Parks & Recreation advisory board voted to remove the Northside Recreation Center building and stabilize the open space; board members discussed alternatives for programming and gym space.

The Parks & Recreation advisory board voted to remove the flood-damaged Northside Recreation Center building after staff described extensive water intrusion, mold and other hazards following the July 4 flood.

Parks staff (Speaker 4) told the board the site has limited stormwater infrastructure, drains into a low-lying “pit” and has flooded before; staff said the private adjacent property owner revoked permission to pump water onto their land and that…

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