RD54 - Quarterly Status Report on Project Finances Associated with the Construction of Monuments for the Women's Monument Commission and the Virginia Indian Commemorative Commission (Q1 FY 2015)


    Executive Summary:
    Appropriation Act - Item C-41 E.2 appropriated $200,000 from the general fund for the planning and other costs associated with the construction of permanent monuments for the Women’s Monument Commission and the Virginia Indian Commemorative Commission. The Commissions and the Department of General Services (DGS) are to report quarterly on the site selection, project design, projected costs, and project finances associated with the construction of permanent monuments.

    Please see the annual reports of each Commission for detailed information on their progress toward design, costs, finances and construction. Sites within Capitol Square have been designated for both monuments and the Commissions have begun fundraising efforts.

    DGS understands the funds appropriated in Item C-41 E.2 are be used to assist with handicapped accessibility to the sites. To date, DGS is not aware of any expenses being incurred which could be charged to these funds.