# Jefferson City Amends Conference Center Contract

On November 2, 2026, the Jefferson City Council adopted Resolution 2026-45 approving an amendment to McCownGordon Construction’s design-build agreement for the downtown hotel, conference center, and parking garage. The amendment enables early site work and a standalone garage as a fallback if financing for the full project is unavailable. The overall project is projected at $129 million; the standalone garage is estimated at $40.2 million, including prior change orders, and the amendment adds approximately $29.4 million to previous changes. The council also approved fire-department grants totaling $153,633.63 for water-rescue equipment and health-and-wellness initiatives.

- The full project’s remaining work is contingent on financing, so construction firms should distinguish the funded or authorized garage and early-work scope from the broader project scope.
- The standalone-garage option creates a defined construction package within a larger municipal development; contractors evaluating the opportunity should account for the stated $40.2 million estimate and prior change orders.
- The grant approvals include $50,000 from Phillips 66 for water-rescue equipment with no match required, and a $103,633.63 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant with a 10% local match of $10,363.37. Suppliers should note these purchases are grant-supported, approved municipal spending rather than an announced open solicitation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- Jefferson City Council
- Jefferson City Fire Department
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

### Vendors
- McCown Gordon Construction LLC (design-build contractor)

### Sources
- [City of Jefferson -City Council Meeting 11.2.2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHwgji6W7yQ) - City of Jefferson, Missouri
- [The Jefferson City Council approved an amendment modifying its contract to build a conference center and parking garage on Capitol Avenue between Madison and Monroe streets. Access the News Tribune for the story. #JCMO #MidMo https://t.co/Ztxh33w9DI](https://x.com/NewsTribune/status/2117629119592804574) - twitter-sled