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Council approves FDMA needs assessment, directs master‑planning with three site options

3172113 · April 30, 2025
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Summary

University Heights council voted to approve an FDMA Architects needs assessment and to proceed with master planning for municipal facilities, instructing the firm to develop three alternatives that include using the Wylie site, expanding at Silsbee/Warrensville, or relocating/expanding city hall.

The University Heights City Council approved a needs assessment prepared by FDMA Architects on April 7 and authorized the firm to proceed with master planning and cost estimates for municipal facilities, directing three alternatives to be developed: (1) use of part or all of the Wylie site (Wylie building) for the service department and possible city‑hall uses; (2) relocation of some or all municipal functions to Silsbee and Warrensville; and (3) a combined approach with phasing and preservation of part or all of existing city hall.

The vote authorizes FDMA to prepare three master‑plan alternatives and more detailed cost estimates so council can consider phasing, right‑sizing and the expense implications before any borrowing or construction decisions.

FDMA’s presenter told the council the next…

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