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Commissioners approve design fees for Veterans Memorial Coliseum; funding source yet to be determined
Summary
The Board approved a professional design‑fee proposal for ADA and restroom renovations at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Dec. 10; commissioners noted the project could cost "tens of millions" and staff said available ARPA funds may be used but final funding is undecided.
The Vandenberg County Board on Dec. 10 approved a professional design‑fee proposal from Hafer to design ADA accessibility improvements, restroom renovations and miscellaneous building modifications at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. County staff described the work as a single lump‑sum design for a bid‑build construction delivery method.
A commissioner asked whether a funding source had been identified for the renovation; staff replied that the funding source was "to be determined" and that some American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were available and would need to be placed under contract if used. During discussion a commissioner estimated total renovation costs could be "tens of millions of dollars," adding "maybe as much as 30,000,000." Staff said they would proceed with the design contract and the commissioners approved the design‑fee proposal with those funding caveats on the record.
No final funding appropriation or construction award was made at the meeting; commissioners said future budget decisions and council appetite will determine how far the project proceeds.
