(a) The construction of a memorial to California’s Vietnam veterans on the grounds of the State Capitol is hereby authorized. For purposes of this chapter, the grounds of the State Capitol are that property in the City of Sacramento bounded by Ninth, Fifteenth, “L”, and “N” Streets. The actual site for the memorial shall be selected by the commission after consultation with the Department of General Services.
(b) Funds for the construction of the memorial shall be provided through private contributions. The commission may receive contributions for this purpose.