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Committee approves supplemental appropriation for Laguna Honda Hospital remodel work
Summary
The committee recommended a $27 million supplemental appropriation (including roughly $16.7M in tobacco settlement revenues) to support construction and related costs for remodel work on Wings C and H at Laguna Honda Hospital as part of the broader replacement program.
Program manager John Thomas reported that the requested appropriation of $27,000,000 would bring total appropriations for the Laguna Honda replacement program to approximately $419 million toward the projected budget for 780 beds. The appropriation covers construction costs, construction management, program management, testing and inspection and contingencies, and will support the remodel of Wings C and H and associated staffing and oversight costs.
Thomas also said the department is conducting a HUD‑funded assisted‑living study to evaluate alternatives for the remaining West Residence site (options include retrofitting existing buildings or new construction) and that the final decision on how to proceed with the West Residence site and the originally proposed 1,200‑bed concept is pending that analysis. The budget analyst recommended approval of the supplemental; the committee moved the item forward without recorded objection.
Ending
The committee recommended the supplemental to the full Board. The committee noted remaining unappropriated tobacco settlement funds that may be considered for future phases.
