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Board hears DNR grant opportunities and a phased dredging timeline for Attica riverfront
Summary
Park Board members were briefed on two DNR grants (dredging and shoreline stabilization), a January deadline for required studies, and a phased plan that could begin dredging in mid‑2027 if grants are awarded, with board members discussing capacity and coordination with city departments.
Attica Park Board members heard a report about recent meetings with the state Department of Natural Resources and the Army Corps of Engineers identifying grant opportunities for the riverfront and a multi‑phase plan for shoreline stabilization and dredging.
Johnny summarized that two DNR grant programs—the transcript references roughly $100,000 per year for dredging and $100,000 for shoreline stabilization—could be pursued in phases. He said the next steps include a sediment analysis required by Jan. 15 and a $35,000 feasibility study for shoreline stabilization; those studies are prerequisites for the funding applications. The board discussed that, if awarded and phased as described, larger construction dollars could become available beginning in June 2027.
Members raised questions about who should lead riverfront work, whether tasks belong with the park board or should shift to another city department or a nonprofit partner, and the potential for grants to change departmental budgets and responsibilities. The mayor (speaking in the meeting) encouraged collaboration, noting that purchasing equipment or program dollars for one department could free up other funds to assist parks work.
Board members said they would coordinate written materials (the five‑year plan and relevant surveys) to support grant applications and to bring council members into the conversation. Johnny said he will work on the required studies and signups for grant writing deadlines.
Next steps: complete the sediment analysis and the $35,000 feasibility study by the stated deadlines, refine cost estimates and responsibilities, and prepare grant applications for the DNR programs and potential Army Corps matching funds.
