$5.5 million more for Walnut Street Bridge, $500K for eviction prevention

Repair work underway on the Walnut Street Bridge on Aug. 27, 2025. (Photo/William Newlin)

See the Sept. 23 meeting minutes here

$5.5 million more for Walnut Street Bridge

Council approved increases to two Walnut Street Bridge contracts. One will provide $5.1 million more to Southern Road and Bridge for unforeseen steel repairs, light shades, and security cameras. The amended contract will total about $41 million.

Due to the new needed repairs, Volkert & Associates’s contract will increase $435,000 for additional inspection, repair plans, and project oversight.

$500K for eviction prevention

The city received approval to transfer $500,000 from the Economic Development Department to the Health, Educational, and Housing Facility Board to create an eviction prevention program.

Child care contracts

Council approved a $75,000 construction contract to expand day care service at the 21st Century Child Development Center. The funds come from a state grant awarded to the city in 2022.

The following contracts funded by federal Head Start dollars were approved:

Chambliss Center for Children: $278K
Maurice Kirby Child Care Center: $278K
Children’s Academy: $185K

Riverfront redesign moves ahead

A resolution was approved to provide $1.1 million in city funds to River City Company for design and survey work on the planned riverfront parks redevelopment. Hamilton County would match the funding.