Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium Seismic Retrofit
Description
This project will seismically retrofit the Marin Center VMA to mitigate risks to the occupants of facility in the event of a major seismic incident at the site. The improvements are designed to elevate the structural seismic performance to a level that meets the current code standards for life and safety. Project scope of work will include strengthening of the theater stage roof diaphragm, strengthening of the stage walls, bracing of the suspended control room, and bracing of the plaster ceilings. In addition, the project will include reroofing above the theater stage and code required accessibility upgrades.
Timeline
September 2020
- The Marin County Board of Supervisors accepted FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant funding for project design.
October 2020
- The Marin County Board of Supervisor awards a contract for engineering services and the design phase is initiated.
December 2021
- Project design is complete.
May 2022
- The Marin County Board of Supervisors accepts FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant funding for project construction.
February 2023
- The Marin County Board of Supervisors accepts supplemental FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant funding for project construction.
- The Marin County Board of Supervisors approves the plans and specifications and authorizes the project to be advertised for bids.
Spring 2023
- Construction anticipated to start in May 2023, at which time the VMA will close to the public.
Spring 2024
- Construction is anticipated to be complete, after which the VMA will reopen to the public.