Planning for Mohave County's new Legal Services Center is nearing a critical juncture, with county officials indicating that additional funding will be necessary to propel the project into its subsequent phase. The county's governing board is set to consider this request next week, with a scheduled vote on a proposed budget increase. This development marks a significant step for the project, which aims to establish a new facility at 415 Pine Street in Kingman. County officials have stated that the requested budget adjustment is essential to keep the project on track and progress beyond its current planning stages.
The proposed increase amounts to $14,000, which would be added to the project's existing budget of $375,850. Should the county's governing board approve the measure next week, the total budget for the Legal Services Center project would reach $389,850. This financial adjustment is described by county officials as a necessary step to secure the resources required for the project's next stage. The vote by the governing board will determine whether this additional capital is allocated to continue the development of the crucial county facility.
Leadership for the Mohave County Legal Services Center project falls under the purview of Selberg Associates, a firm based in Lake Havasu City. Selberg Associates was initially tasked approximately four years ago with providing comprehensive architectural services for the undertaking. Their responsibilities included both the demolition of the former County Jail, located at the same Kingman site, and the subsequent design of the new Legal Services Center. The firm's long-standing involvement underscores the ongoing nature of the project from its initial conceptualization and site preparation to its current planning phase.
The planned Legal Services Center is intended to serve Mohave County residents from its designated location on 415 Pine Street in Kingman. The site itself is notable as the former location of the County Jail, a detail that was incorporated into Selberg Associates' initial scope of work. A satellite image from 2026 reportedly depicts the site of this future county asset, highlighting the forward-looking nature of the planning process. The project continues to move through its development phases, with the upcoming vote being a key decision point for its progression.
