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Council debates City Hall sale and lease-back as heating and consolidation concerns mount
Summary
Council members discussed options for City Hall, including selling the building and leasing back space, citing high heating costs, evidence storage needs and the police department's space requirements; no formal action was taken.
Williamsport City Council spent part of its Oct. 2 meeting discussing options for City Hall amid concern about rising operating costs and the logistical challenge of consolidating city functions.
Councilman Kevin Mackey urged action, saying the city’s financial management study indicates the building should not be retained. “We need to make a decision on City Hall sooner rather than later,” he said, noting that leasing back a portion of a sold building had been raised as a possible path.
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