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Board authorizes up to $1.5M contingency for Landers Center theatre expansion
Summary
Montgomery Martin and AERC updated the board on bids for a proposed ~500‑seat theatre at the Landers Center; supervisors authorized Montgomery Martin to commit up to $1.5 million in contingency funds to complete the project to the larger seating capacity if bids support it.
Project managers from Montgomery Martin and AERC presented updated bid information for a proposed new theatre at the Landers Center, which the presentation estimated would seat roughly 500 people and provide flexible meeting spaces.
Following discussion about how bids were coming in, the board authorized Montgomery Martin to commit up to $1.5 million in contingency funds to allow the theatre to be built to the larger seating capacity if final bids required the contingency. The motion passed by recorded vote.
Why it matters: Authorizing contingency funds allows designers and managers to pursue a larger final scope while mitigating the risk of construction cost overruns at contract award time. The minutes indicate the board’s willingness to allocate contingency funds depending on final bid results.
What remains: The minutes do not list a detailed budget for the project, final guaranteed maximum price, or a timeline for construction; the board’s authorization was limited to committing contingency funds up to the stated amount.
