Supervisors approve funding for Petaluma Veterans Building maintenance project

The Veterans Memorial Building in Petaluma will get a new roof, seismic upgrades and other improvements thanks to a $1.9 million construction contract approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today. The 64-year-old veterans building serves as a key community meeting space in Petaluma as well as an emergency evacuation center.

“I am thrilled that we are finally able to tackle a major maintenance project on this vital community asset,” said Supervisor David Rabbitt, who represents Petaluma. “The veterans building serves as an important space for veterans, community events and also provides a lifeline for evacuees in times of crisis.”

The contract, with Adams Commercial General Contracting, includes contingencies up to 10 percent of the project cost for a total of $2.1 million. The Eureka-based company submitted the lowest of three bids opened on May 18.

The 23,800-square-foot veterans building was constructed in 1959, and the current roof is more than 25 years old and has multiple leaks. The facility continues to serve as a key hub for community events, arts programs and veterans service organization meetings, and acts as an important emergency shelter and charging center during disasters.

The roof replacement will feature a “cool roof” design, which includes special roofing materials that help reduce heat absorption during hot days and alleviate the heat load on the roof.

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