Board discusses Riverwalk overlook repair and $400,000 ballpark cap for flood‑resilient rebuild

Staff described a damaged Riverwalk segment between the Spring House and Arsenal Bridge and said recent storms have made prior approaches untenable. The presenter said the city is rethinking the rebuild to improve flood resilience and that an early ballpark cap of about $400,000 is supported by the city administrator and engineering staff as a design ceiling while additional funds and approvals are sought.

Board members asked about potential Riverwalk group funds housed in the community foundation and staff said some funds remain but that use would require board approval. Staff emphasized the need for further design work and funding confirmation before the item could be included as a committed CIP expense. “The $400,000 mark is a number that the city administrator is supporting,” staff said when describing the current estimate.