Background/Discussion
The Entertainment District located between 23rd Avenue and I-80/29 and from 24th Street to 35th Street is a premier destination location within the City of Council Bluffs. The area includes the Mid-America Center, Horseshoe Casino, Bass Pro Shop store, and several hotels and restaurants. The recent construction of the Field House and another hotel are adding to the amenities offered in the area.
The parking lots that surround the Mid-America Center are owned by the City. The paving has degraded to the point where maintenance is difficult and there are safety concerns because of the poor condition.
A study was performed in 2011 and updated in 2015, which recommended the replacement of the parking lots. The conceptual plan suggested that the work could be performed in multiple phases over a few years. Proceeding with replacement is now necessary and five phases have been programmed in the CIP.
Phase 1 is complete and included the lot south of the convention center and a portion of the west lot adjacent to the Social Security Office.
Phase 2 will include the parking lot just west of the south parking lot for the convention center.
This project was included in the FY20 CIP with a budget of $700,000 from the General Fund and $125,000 in GO Bond funding.
| The project schedule is as follows: |
Hold Public Hearing |
August 26, 2019 |
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Bid Letting |
September 10, 2019 |
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Award |
September 23, 2019 |
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Construction Start |
October 2019 |
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