Agenda Date: 11/18/2025
Subject:
Title
Resolution 116-2025: Approving the ninth amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Littleton and Mile High Flood District, regarding design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for South Platte River at Reynolds Landing
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Brent Soderlin, Director of Public Works & Utilities
Brent Thompson, City Engineer
Sarah White, Water Resources Manager
Presentations:
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PURPOSE:
Approval of a ninth amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Littleton and the Mile High Flood District regarding the design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for South Platte River at Reynolds Landing.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Financial Sustainability; High-Quality Governance; Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty
DISCUSSION:
Reynolds Landing Park is a 14.3-acre parcel along the South Platte River that currently combines 9.9 acres of existing open space with 4.4 acres the city acquired property and a stretch of ecologically degraded river. The City of Littleton partnered with Mile High Flood District (MHFD), South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPRD) and Arapahoe County to begin transforming the space into a suburban nature park. The first phase of park improvements begun in 2016 to expand the Mary Carter Greenway Trail and parking lot, as well as add restroom facilities. In 2020, planning efforts began to restore the river. Through public engagement and expansion of partnerships, the project grew to incorporate the surrounding parkland and create a strong access to nature and serve as a gateway to the South Platte River. This park is highly valued along the river corridor and identified in South Platte Working Group master plans.
Phase 2 plans maintain the authorized purpose for flood protection while supporting the community's desire for a park that engages the South Platte River. Riv...
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