Summary
The award-winning coastal retreat project ran $1.5 million over its contingency due to bad soils, failing sewer laterals, and electrical upgrades discovered during construction. The council approved the extra money, expecting reimbursement from the state Coastal Conservancy, but not before a heated debate over staff spending without authorization.
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Last discussed Mar 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.5 million in additional funding, expected to be reimbursed by a state grant; Measure O funds are the backup.
Beachgoers, cyclists, and the fairgrounds get a resilient shoreline, restored beach, and safer infrastructure.
Taxpayers bear risk if the state grant augmentation falls through, and Measure O projects could be delayed.
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