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State hearing surfaces $96.5M Expo Park ask and $580M unfunded city infrastructure gap
Summary
Exposition Park requested $96.5 million for utility and site improvements while city and venue leaders outlined an estimated $580 million unfunded pocket for street, energy and accessibility upgrades; lawmakers asked for line‑item status and a follow‑up inventory of remaining needs.
State and local officials told the Senate ad hoc hearing that a narrow window remains to complete needed venue and right‑of‑way work ahead of the LA 28 Games and pressed for explicit funding commitments.
Exposition Park officials said the governor’s budget proposes $96,500,000 for site utility replacement, sidewalks, roadway improvements and accessibility upgrades tailored to prepare the state property for multiple Olympic events and the Paralympics. Park leadership said construction would start in early 2027 to meet 2028 deadlines and asked the state to act now so procurement and implementation can proceed on a tight schedule.
Former assembly member Krikorian and city officials described a broader set of city needs—including street approach work, accessibility upgrades and energy improvements—and provided a near‑term unfunded estimate of about $580,000,000 for city infrastructure projects they say are critical to venue access, safety and legacy outcomes. Rose Bowl representatives also described long‑term capital requirements, citing roughly $200,000,000 in capital needs over 20 years for their stadium and surrounding grounds.
Lawmakers asked the panels to produce a detailed inventory that separates (a) items already funded; (b) items seeking state support in the governor’s budget; and (c) remaining gaps requiring legislative action or federal aid. Senator Richardson and others requested an itemized schedule of what has been funded versus what is outstanding, with clear procurement and delivery timelines so the legislature can prioritize any remaining appropriations.
What’s next: panels committed to follow up with a week‑by‑week list of outstanding projects and to brief the committee on where state budget proposals cover items and where additional action would be required.
