Summary
The City Hall addition project's construction estimate rose to $2 million due to material cost escalation, adding $19,000 in design fees.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
$19,000 added; total design contract now about $159,000.
City operations and visitors who will use the improved City Hall.
SONA Construction, the certified minority-owned low bidder, lost the contract despite the lowest price.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Safety & Public Works Committee - Jul 2, 2026
The city is paying its design architect, Weber Murphy Fox, an additional $31,440 to oversee construction of the City Hall Addition — reviewing submittals, inspecting materials, and managing punch lists. The full project is expected to exceed $2 million.
Landmark Commission - Jun 24, 2026
Members discussed where to store and how to reuse the Colonnade elements that were removed and preserved, in connection with the City Hall renovation project.
City Council (Regular) - Jun 22, 2026
A $2 million contract will move staff out of the basement and improve the public lobby. The award to Infinity over low-bidder SONA drew protests and raised fairness questions for small and minority-owned firms.
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City Council (Regular) - Apr 27, 2026
The City Hall addition project's construction estimate rose to $2 million due to material cost escalation, adding $19,000 in design fees.
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