Administration briefs council on Freight Street building conversion and cost breakdown requests
DPW told the council the converted Freight Street building will host the next council meeting and be a multi-phase move; councilors pressed for a clear breakdown of an additional $8 million in renovations and confirmation of funding sources (ARPA for purchase, building bond for upgrades).
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City staff reported progress on the Freight Street conversion project and said phase 1 (council chambers and office space) will open for the first council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, with phase‑2 bidding due Oct. 22 and an anticipated completion in December 2027. The presenter (identified in the record as Wally) said delays had been caused by procurement lead times and weather but that phase 2 is moving forward and pre-bid turnout was strong.
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