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Camas staff say city hall systems overhaul likely will require temporary relocation; $4 million remains in bond package
Summary
City staff told the council that repairs to heating, cooling, electrical and other infrastructure at city hall are planned under existing bonds and that completing the work may require closing or partially vacating the building for about six months while staff are relocated.
City staff gave the Camas City Council a status update March 3 on planned repairs and system replacement at city hall, saying the work will affect building occupancy and could require temporary relocation of most staff.
City Administrator Quinn and project lead Justin said the city has roughly $4 million remaining in a previously approved limited‑voter general obligation (LVGO) bond package to address essential systems: the failed emergency generator and automatic transfer switch, heating, ventilation, lighting and plumbing infrastructure located behind walls and ceilings.
Quinn said contractors and designers have told staff that trying to fully replace those systems while employees remain in place would significantly increase costs and delay the schedule.…
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