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Gilroy council rejects $144,774 design contract for Old City Hall HVAC; staff told to revisit

2703832 · March 18, 2025
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Council voted 7-0 to reject awarding a $144,774 design contract for replacement of the HVAC system at Old City Hall restaurant, citing timing, budget and strategic-planning priorities. Staff will return with alternatives later.

The Gilroy City Council unanimously voted to reject awarding a $144,774 contract to Advanced Design Consultants for design services to replace the HVAC system at Old City Hall, a city‑owned, historic building leased to a restaurant.

The decision followed a lengthy staff presentation and council discussion about escalating total project costs, the restaurant’s month‑to‑month lease, and competing budget priorities as the council completes a new strategic plan.

Administrative Services Director Leanne McPhillips told the council the design contract would cost $125,890…

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