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Commission approves renovation of 220 French Landing to consolidate Department of Children's Services leases
Summary
The State Building Commission approved using Facilities Revolving Fund reserves to renovate 220 French Landing so the Department of Children's Services can relocate from leased space, a move the Department of General Services says will save about $3.9 million a year in lease payments when completed.
The State Building Commission voted unanimously to approve a renovation of the State Building at 220 French Landing to allow relocation of the Department of Children's Services from leased offices.
Deputy Commissioner John Hall of the Department of General Services presented the proposal, saying 220 French Landing "has been the main headquarters for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for many years." Hall said the Department of Labor has implemented alternative workplace solutions and significantly reduced its space needs, creating usable space in the building.
The department requested approval to use Facilities Revolving Fund (FERF) reserves to renovate the building. Hall said the project will take about three years to complete and will permit the Department of Children's Services to move out of leases at the UBS building on Dedrick Street in downtown Nashville and the 200 Athens Way lease in Metro Center. Hall said that relocation will save approximately $3,900,000 a year in lease payments once the moves are completed.
Commissioners moved and seconded the item and recorded unanimous approval. The roll call recorded "aye" votes from Lieutenant Governor McNally, Secretary Hargett, Commissioner Bryson and Treasurer Lillard. The commission's minutes state the item was "deemed approved."
The commission approved the use of FERF reserves for the renovation but did not, at this meeting, provide a line‑item construction budget or authorizations for specific contracts; those steps will come later as project documents and budgets are presented for commission approval.
