Sewers, parks and housing - Davenport votes on $43 million Covid-relief spending plan
The city council approved the plan on July 28, with the largest chunks of money going towards the West Locust sewer project and a new park on Main Street Landing. Author: Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Updated: 3:03 PM CDT July 29, 2021
DAVENPORT, Iowa Davenport City Council members officially decided on a $43 million spending plan comprised of mostly federal Covid-relief funds. The council met on Wednesday, July 28, to vote on the 18-item plan. It passed on a 9-1 vote, with Fourth Ward Alderman Raymond Ambrose being the one dissenter.
Overall, the West Locust Sewer Project won the largest chunk of money. With the $14 million its now been allocated - over a third of the ARP budget - the council is hopeful that project can officially be finished. The second largest allocation was $6 million to the new Main Street Landing Adventure Play & Event Lawn.