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Magna seeks RFQ to spend roughly $3.3M to bring Webster Center up to code
Summary
City manager presented a proposed $3.3 million renovation of the Webster Center (including fire suppression), suggested committed spending from ARPA/CARES and other local funds, and got council support to issue an RFQ with limits on cost overruns.
Magna City Manager David told the council Oct. 14 that staff is proposing roughly $3.3 million to renovate the Webster Center to bring it up to code, add fire suppression and reconfigure interior space for city functions. The recommendation would use a combination of ARPA/CARES funds, unrestricted city funds and CRA money, and staff said they have a preliminary $300,000 recommendation from the TRCC board.
David said the project estimate is "$3,330,000" but cautioned it could rise if hidden conditions are found during construction. He told the council the ARPA funds must be committed by Dec. 2025 and spent by Dec. 2026, and that staff wants permission to issue an RFQ. On cost control, he said the RFP/RFQ could include thresholds requiring council review if estimates exceed specified percentages.
Council members asked about square footage and whether the building could be used temporarily as an emergency shelter; staff said the Weber Center lacks a fire suppression system at present, which limits shelter use until the remodel. Several council members voiced support to proceed with procurement and return with bid results and cost-limits for council review.
David said the project will not add square footage but will move the council dais and create offices; staff will return with an RFP and specific contingencies if costs approach significant overrun benchmarks.
