DALLAS — Dallas City Council is scheduled to vote next week on a resolution addressing the future of City Hall and potential relocation of city operations during renovations.
Mayor Eric Johnson called a special council meeting for noon on Wednesday, March 4, to consider redevelopment options for the 47-year-old building and possible temporary locations for city services.
The vote would authorize City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert to move 311, 911, and emergency operations to new government center locations, relocate other City Hall staff and functions as needed, and explore redevelopment plans for the City Hall site.
A report released Friday found the building’s mechanical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems do not meet modern standards. The report also cited a failing roof and asbestos, estimating that repairs and relocation over 20 years could cost between $906 million and $1.4 billion. The estimate includes $100 million for temporary staff relocation and $299 million to $360 million in interest for 20-year financing.
The city has not released estimates for purchasing, leasing, or constructing a new City Hall, nor the potential sale price of the current site. The location has reportedly drawn interest from the Dallas Mavericks for a possible new arena.
The city’s Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on the future of City Hall on Monday.
