City staff brief council on Riverwalk, Cambridge pump station bids and FEMA home‑elevation program

Assistant City Manager Finley updated the council on several capital and stormwater matters, including Riverwalk property discussions, an upcoming bid deadline for the Cambridge pump station, and a FEMA home‑elevation program.

Finley said the city has met with a potential Riverwalk buyer and expects options by the end of the month for council consideration in June. On the Cambridge pump station upgrade, Finley said pre‑bid questions are being answered and bids are due May 15; staff noted the project’s complexity due to the railroad and other constraints.

Finley also described a FEMA mitigation program advancing 14 homes to the next stage: 13 are planned to be elevated (primarily east of Nova Road) and one mobile home in Colony In The Wood will be demolished and replaced. Under the program, homeowners pay 25% of costs up front and FEMA reimburses 75% after the project is completed; staff expect work to start in early 2027.

Council members thanked staff for coordinating grants and engineering work and noted the long lead time for large stormwater infrastructure projects.