In a recent government meeting, city officials provided an update on the Resilient St. Vrain Project (RSVP), a multi-year initiative aimed at restoring the St. Vrain Greenway trail and enhancing flood protection measures following the devastating floods of September 2013. The project, which spans from Sandstone Ranch to Airport Road, has made significant progress, with four reaches of the channel and several bridges completed.

The RSVP has garnered recognition, receiving two awards from the American Public Works Association in 2018 and 2020. As construction advances, officials are also updating floodplain mapping and have completed two Letters of Map Revision (LOMARs) to reflect changes in flood risk areas. The next phase, focusing on the Isaac Walton section, includes the replacement of the Boston Avenue bridge, which is part of a public partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers.

Funding for the RSVP has come from various sources, including $20 million in storm bonds approved by residents, FEMA assistance, and grants from the HUD Community Development Block Grant program. The city is currently in the public bidding phase for the next project segment and has finalized property acquisitions necessary for the work.

During the meeting, council members expressed appreciation for the project's progress and the team's efforts in securing funding. A resolution to move forward with the next phase of the RSVP was unanimously approved by the council.

Additionally, the meeting addressed the adoption of the 2024 flood insurance studies and rate maps for Boulder and Weld counties, with a public hearing scheduled for August 27, 2024. The city's engineering services director introduced a senior engineer who will provide further details on the flood insurance updates in upcoming discussions.