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Staff: Lake Forest boat-ramp dredging evaluation shows growing sensitivity; project in 2026 capital plan
Summary
Staff reported that engineering analysis for the Lake Forest boat-ramp dredging shows heightened sensitivity in current conditions; a capital dredging project has been rolled into the 2026 capital plan and staff will prepare contract documents if conditions require moving forward.
Staff reported that final engineering analysis for the Lake Forest boat-ramp dredging evaluation has arrived and that current conditions show "a little bit of more heightened sensitivity" compared with last year. Staff said the district will monitor conditions this winter and prepare RFP and contract documents so it can act quickly if low-water or sediment conditions require dredging work; the project has been rolled into the 2026 capital plan.
Committee members acknowledged the need for ongoing monitoring rather than a one-off approach, and staff said the goal is to shift toward an ongoing maintenance plan for the facility rather than intermittent dredging when conditions become critical. No procurement action was taken at the committee meeting; staff will return with next steps if monitoring indicates a need to solicit bids.
