Capital projects are major, long-term investments aimed at constructing, acquiring, or significantly renovating buildings, infrastructure, and equipment. These initiatives are designed to create, expand, and enhance essential physical assets that provide long-lasting benefits. Our meticulous planning and execution processes include feasibility studies, design, procurement, construction, and project management to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, supporting the educational mission of our Colleges.
A crucial element of our capital projects funding comes from the Bond Program, supported by Measures C and W. Measure C, approved by voters on June 5, 2012, allocated $350 million, and Measure W, passed on November 6, 2018, provided an additional $698 million. We deeply appreciate the continued support from our community, enabling us to modernize aging facilities and construct new buildings. These bond programs are pivotal in realizing our facilities master plan, which includes critical improvements to campus buildings, grounds, and utilities infrastructure. Projects span libraries, performing arts centers, STEM centers, physical education facilities, security and data infrastructure, campus roads, parking lots, and campus wayfinding. Bond funding also supports modernizing operational technologies, energy-efficient heating and air-conditioning systems, and replacing outdated portable classrooms. These efforts aim to enhance student achievement and uphold our vision of delivering the highest quality education.
The capital projects fund is dedicated to major renovations, repairs, and new construction projects, primarily funded by the State through Scheduled Maintenance and Capital Construction programs. Large-scale projects funded by the State or significant local funding are managed within this fund, while minor and routine maintenance projects are tracked in other district funds. We maintain several specific funds, including the capital projects fund, state scheduled maintenance fund, and Measure C and Measure W funds.
Capital Projects (Fund 410) tracks major facility projects and equipment acquisitions. When a State Facilities bond is available, the State partially or fully funds capital outlay projects based on a Five-Year Capital Construction Plan, submitted annually to the Board of Trustees and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.
State Scheduled Maintenance (Fund 410) manages physical plant and special repair funds used for scheduled maintenance projects, including architectural barrier removal, seismic repairs, and hazardous substance projects. Due to the variability of state maintenance funds, WVMCCD allocates budget each fiscal year to support ongoing capital maintenance needs.
Our Capital Project Team utilizes advanced technology to organize and manage large-scale projects. Tools like Bond Management Executive Tools and Procore help with fiscal management, project programming, design, bidding, construction, and closeout, ensuring efficient and effective project completion.