Beaver City hears $11.9 million concept for new city center, staff to seek CIB support
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Summary
Consultants presented schematic designs and a probable cost estimate for a proposed Beaver City civic center that would replace the old schoolhouse with an addition and plaza; estimated project cost is about $11.9 million and staff plan to apply to the Community Impact Board for matching funds after pursuing grants.
Jones & DeMille presented schematic plans to the Beaver City Council on Feb. 10 for a proposed city office and civic-center project that would demolish the existing schoolhouse, add a north wing containing council chambers and staff offices, and create a plaza with a pavilion, playground, pickleball courts and a skate park.
The consultants described a footprint that preserves much of the existing green field while shifting parking and adding sidewalks. The proposal also includes flexible council chambers with operable walls, office space for the city manager, treasurer and recorder, and provisions for controlled public access and modest security measures.
City staff and Jones & DeMille provided a probable-cost estimate that breaks roughly into $7,000,000 for building work and about $2,500,000 for site work, with a typical 10% construction contingency. The presenters said the grand-total probable cost for the project is approximately $11,900,000.
To cover the cost, staff listed several funding pieces: a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant application for $857,000 (noted to require a 50% match), a CPR grant for $200,000, and an insurance-related amount staff estimated near $1,000,000. After accounting for those pieces, consultants said the remaining gap would likely be an application to the state Community Impact Board (CIB) for about $9,800,000. The CIB application deadline was noted as June 1.
Mayor/manager staff told the council they will prepare a CIB package and pursue the LWCF and other grants; they advised the council that favorable CIB loan/grant terms would support moving forward, while unfavorable terms could prompt scope reductions or phasing. Staff identified potential scope adjustments already under consideration — for example, using concrete rather than pavers under the pavilion and trimming decorative features — to lower initial cost if necessary.
The council did not take a binding vote on project approval at the meeting; staff asked direction to proceed with funding applications and said they would return with firm financing terms for a final decision.