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Council tables $2.3M riverbank stabilization decision as staff examines scope and city match
Summary
Staff said a $2.3 million CDBG grant is available for riverbank stabilization between Fisherman's Park and Hwy 71 but would require an $800,000 city match; council voted to table the item to Sept. 30 to explore reduced scope options and cost savings.
Finance staff Laura outlined a proposed riverbank stabilization project for the Colorado River east bank between Fisherman's Park and Highway 71, saying the city had secured $2.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funding but must provide an $800,000 local match that includes design and project management costs. The staff presentation traced prior allocations and explained staff wants to reallocate $800,000 from earlier bonds back into the riverbank project to complete the grant match.
Several council members expressed concern about committing $800,000 while other capital needs (roads, arenas, parks) compete for funds. Mayor Pro Tem Kirkland moved to table the resolution to the Sept. 30 meeting and asked staff to examine shrinking the project limits and alternative cost-savings; the motion passed unanimously.
