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Lacey outlines $500,000 accessibility upgrades and short-term county partnership at Veterans Services Hub
Summary
City staff described a $500,000 accessibility project at the Lacey Veterans Services Hub, reported an interlocal agreement with Thurston County for interim daily operations coverage, and recognized longtime volunteer drivers; bids for the first construction phase are expected this year.
Michelle Chavez, the city's human services coordinator, told the council on Feb. 18 that Lacey is planning a $500,000 accessibility improvement project at the Lacey Veterans Services Hub and has entered an interlocal agreement with Thurston County to provide interim on-site operational coverage.
Chavez said planning and design are underway and environmental review is complete. The project scope includes an elevator/lift, upgraded accessible parking stalls and signage, and — if the budget allows — interior automatic doors and automated restroom features. Staff anticipate bidding the first phase of work this year and thanked…
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