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Ravenswood council approves drawdowns, moves waterfront and wastewater projects toward construction
Summary
Council approved drawdowns and contract amendments for waterfront and wastewater projects, including a $121,890.86 ARPA drawdown for Phase 2 design/invoices, $33,299.35 in Phase 1 invoices tied to a WDA design loan, and accepted a $150,000 FLAP grant resolution for a canoe/kayak launch with no local match.
Ravenswood City Council on March 24 approved multiple drawdowns and contract amendments to move waterfront and wastewater projects into construction and final design phases.
Andy (project staff) presented two drawdowns tied to the city's Waterfront Economic Enhancement Grant Fund. For Phase 2, he reported invoices from Thrasher Group and a pro contractor plus MOBRC invoices totaling $121,890.86, funded from Jackson County ARPA. For Phase 1 (sewer), he listed invoices of $6,187.10 to Steve Koger and $27,112.25 to Michael Griffith & Associates from a WDA design loan.
Council also approved a resolution required to release a Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant. Bob (project lead) said the resolution funded a canoe and kayak launch and a courtesy dock only; the rest of waterfront work is covered by previously obtained WDA money. "How much did we get with this?" the mayor asked; Bob answered, "150,000." Bob and Andy gave additional updates: Phase 1 land purchases are complete and the final title report has been delivered, enabling bidding; Sand Creek bank stabilization and the boat ramp concrete work are underway; cost pressure remains on a proposed pedestrian/vehicular bridge where consultants are seeking lower prices.
Council approved the drawdowns and the FLAP resolution by voice vote with no recorded roll call. Staff said the next steps are to finalize bids and schedule construction; some work (fill dirt) requires settling time (about six months) and the city will continue cost‑negotiations with contractors such as Pickering.
The approvals included references to multiple funding sources (Jackson County ARPA, WDA design loan and existing WDA funds) and identified pending work: bank stabilization, dock placement, and a planned transitional dock for temporary boat access.
