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Staff: 5th Avenue South bid comes in far over budget; CRA to weigh phasing or rebid

Community Redevelopment Agency advisory board · February 23, 2026
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Summary

Administrator Anita told the advisory board one bid for the 5th Avenue South/Sugden Plaza project arrived more than double the budgeted amount; staff will present options (phasing, rebid, or reprioritization) to the CRA. Staff also reported the CRA directed cost estimates to demolish the building at 170 10th Street South and suggested temporary green-space reuse.

During the administrator’s report at the Feb. 23 meeting, Anita updated the advisory board on multiple project items, including the 5th Avenue South/Sugden Plaza construction procurement and the status of select CRA parcels.

On the 5th Avenue South and Sugden Plaza infrastructure project, Anita told the board the CRA received one bid that was "substantially higher than the budgeted amount" — she described it as more than double the budgeted number — and…

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