Clovis approves full design for animal shelter remodel as state, local funding align
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The City Commission approved an amendment to ASA Architects’ contract to complete full design work for a planned animal shelter remodel estimated at about $6.8 million in construction costs.
The Clovis City Commission approved a contract amendment with ASA Architects to proceed with full design of the planned animal‑shelter remodel adjacent to Bell Park.
City staff told the commission that, with additional state funding opportunities and the city’s prior commitments, staff recommend designing the full shelter now so the project may be bid with defined alternates. Staff said the construction estimate is approximately $6.8 million and that architecture design fees are estimated at about 10% of construction cost, or roughly $686,000. Staff noted $158,000 remained on the original purchase order and that the city has $1.5 million in secured grant funding to date; the city has already put about $3,000,000 into the project and has applied for an additional $3,000,000 from a newly created state funding opportunity that would be considered by the Legislative Finance Committee and the full legislature.
Parks and Recreation Director and staff answered commissioners’ questions about phasing: the full roof would be replaced across the structure but the interior remodel would focus on the northern portion to accommodate animal‑control operations. A commissioner confirmed architecture fee percentages are controlled by state statutes and vary by project size; staff said 10% is consistent for the estimated construction cost.
Commissioner Tarsten moved to approve the contract amendment; Commissioner Porter seconded. The commission voted 8–0 in favor. Staff said the funds for the amendment are budgeted and that the contract will proceed pending administrative processing.
Project numbers and sources discussed in the meeting (staff figures): estimated construction cost $6,800,000; estimated design fee $686,000; secured state grant funding $1,500,000; city funds previously allocated approximately $3,000,000; additional state funding application for $3,000,000 is pending legislative review. Final project funding is contingent on state approvals and the legislature.