FAQs
- Remodel of existing building, to include space optimization, energy efficiency upgrades, window replacement, siding replacement, HVAC redesign, dry fire suppression in server room, sealing to prevent water intrusion.
- Demo current structure and building new facility on site. Structural improvements to McKay’ as well as resurface of upper parking area with improved parapet to prevent water leakage.
- Construct new City Hall and Library on another site, sell current property to developers for housing (retaining McKay’s).
- Funding. The City would need to issue a bond for any option.
- The desire to keep McKay’s Market could limit developer interest.
What is the problem?
Current City Hall facility has unaddressed long-term maintenance needs; operating costs are exceeding city staff ability to manage; substantial unused space that needs rehab to be used. The building is 110,000 square feet while the need for City Hall and Library total 32,000 square feet. Operating costs continue to rise and are now over $1.2 million annually (does not include maintenance).
What are the options?
What are the constraints?
What resources will be needed?
Funding is needed for any option ultimately taken. To fund any option a bond will be put before the voters for that purpose. Development concepts are done and have provided an initial cost estimate. Those estimates range from $47.7 million to $61.4 million, option 3 is in the middle at $58 million depending on which of the three options the City utilizes.
The projected tax impact for the bond depending option chose by the City could range from $1.28 per $1,000 assessed value to $1.65 per $1,000 assessed value.