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St. Louis County approves bonds to fund $16.5 million Depot HVAC and MEP renovation
Summary
County commissioners unanimously approved an amended capital improvement plan and the intent to issue up to $19.5 million in general obligation capital improvement bonds, with $16.5 million targeted to replace aging HVAC and mechanical systems at the historic St. Louis County Depot.
St. Louis County commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 12 to update the county five‑year capital improvement plan and to move forward with bond issuance that will fund a major renovation of the historic St. Louis County Depot.
County administration described the depot project as a whole‑building heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning (HVAC) and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) replacement intended to protect artifacts, improve air quality and enable continued public programming. Director Tennis said, “The total cost for this project is estimated at $16,500,000,” and described the work as shovel‑ready and phased to limit nonprofit disruption.
The vote amended the capital improvement plan and approved a notice of intent to issue general obligation capital improvement bonds in two series not to exceed $19,500,000 in the aggregate: Series 2025B (up to $16,500,000, targeted to depot HVAC/MEP work as tax‑exempt qualified private activity bonds because of 501(c)(3) tenants) and Series…
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