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Board Approves $440,000 Architect Fee Increase for Campus Master Plan

February 9, 2026/Newspaper Staff/

LLCC Board of Trustees Meeting | December 15, 2025

Article Summary: The LLCC Board of Trustees approved a modification to the agreement with Demonica Kemper Architects, increasing fees by $440,000. The additional funds cover expanded design scopes for renovations to Sangamon Hall and Menard Hall as part of the college’s Master Plan Implementation.

Master Plan Key Points:

  • Fee Increase: The contract with Demonica Kemper Architects was modified to include an additional $440,000 for architectural, engineering, and abatement services.

  • Expanded Scope: The modification addresses additional renovations required for The Learning Center (library) on the first floor of Sangamon Hall and mechanical controls upgrades.

  • Timeline: Bidding for Phase A3 (Sangamon Hall) is expected in early 2026, with construction on various phases extending through 2028.

SPRINGFIELD — The scope of renovations at Lincoln Land Community College’s main campus is expanding, prompting the Board of Trustees to approve a $440,000 increase in architectural fees on Monday, December 15, 2025.

The board voted to modify the existing agreement with Demonica Kemper Architects (DKA). The additional funds will cover unforeseen design and engineering work for the Master Plan Implementation Phase A3, specifically regarding renovations to Sangamon Hall.

According to board documents, the original scope for the first floor of the library, now named The Learning Center (TLC), required adjustments. Recent realignments of services necessitated changes to the layout, additional service desks, and student study areas.

The fee increase also covers design work for protection, health, and safety projects and mechanical controls upgrades in Sangamon Hall.

The construction timeline provided to the board indicates a multi-year process. Bidding for Phase A3 is set for early 2026. Subsequent phases involving Menard Hall (Phases B and C) are scheduled for bidding in late 2026 and construction through 2028.

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