Grand Re-Opening of Bencia Veterans Memorial Building

WHAT:                     The County of Solano and the Benicia veterans’ organizations will commemorate the grand re-opening of the Benicia Veterans Memorial Building after nine months of renovations of the historic 1948 building.

WHEN:                     Thursday, March 15, 2012

TIME:                        1:30 p.m.

WHERE:                   Benicia Veterans Memorial Building

                                    1150 First Street, Benicia

WHY:                          The 64-year-old building required several upgrades to modernize the building with an emphasis on barrier removal to improve accessibility at the facility.

WHO:                       All Solano County veterans are encouraged to attend. The event is open to the public.

SPEAKERS:              Col. John C. (J. C.) Millard, Acting Wing Commander

60^th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base

Supervisor Linda Seifert, Chair

                                    Solano County Board of Supervisors

                                    Mayor Elizabeth Patterson

                                    City of Benicia

                                    Birgitta E. Corsello

Solano County Administrator

DETAILS:                  The 10,909 square-foot, two-story building consists of a meeting hall for 426 occupants, banquet room, lounge, kitchen, and two large meeting rooms. Renovations include barrier removal to improve accessibility (new elevator, walkways and bathrooms); mechanical & electrical upgrades; new lighting & controls; new cabinetry; new stairs; and interior & exterior finishes.  Total project cost of improvements is $2,347,000, which includes $147,000 in federal funds and $2,200,000 in County funds.