Kittitas County officials say Rodeo Arena is about $1.4 million over original contract

Jan 20, 2026

Assistant Maintenance Director Cody Cupp told commissioners the Rodeo Arena project has seen significant change orders — citing roughly $400,000 for a stadia footing, $502,000 for overtime and $200,000 for stage relocation — leaving the project about $1.4 million over the original contract; the Rodeo Board and City of Ellensburg will be asked to help identify funding.

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Assistant Maintenance Director Cody Cupp told the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 20 that the Rodeo Arena construction project has accumulated substantial change-order costs and is roughly $1.4 million over the original contract. Cupp cited specific line items, including a stadia footing at about $400,000, overtime costs of about $502,000 and a stage relocation of about $200,000.

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