Summary
Three change orders on the Saban Center construction project were on the agenda, adding a combined $3.8 million to the project, plus a $246,480 equipment purchase and an amended exhibits contract bringing that total to $18.7 million.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The three change orders alone would add $3,810,740 to the Saban Center project.
Residents who will use the Saban Center arts and education facility once complete.
Taxpayers bear the added project cost through city funds.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Pre Council Briefing - Oct 20, 2026
Two amendments add costs to the Saban Center project — one with Turner & Townsend Heary up to $100,000 and one with Davis Architects for $375,730.62.
Public Projects Committee - Oct 13, 2026
The Saban Center project picked up another set of owner-requested design changes — lighting, lunch court, bus lane, rooftop deck and more — with architects Davis Architects noting that funds are tight and fees were trimmed where possible.
Finance Committee - Jul 21, 2026
$800,000 earmarked for amphitheater repairs would instead go to the Saban Center project, which rises to a $4.6 million line. Staff asked for the item to be doubled up on the Council agenda.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
Three change orders on the Saban Center construction project were on the agenda, adding a combined $3.8 million to the project, plus a $246,480 equipment purchase and an amended exhibits contract bringing that total to $18.7 million.
Public Projects Committee - Jul 14, 2026
Three separate contract actions for the Saban Center project — an exhibit upgrade amendment and two change orders with Stone Building Company — together add roughly $5.7 million.
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