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Council reviews aging city shops and considers relocation to Frost site
Summary
City staff described the city shops facility as 50to75 years old with structural and site issues; staff suggested relocation to an 11-acre Frost site as a long-term option and said renovation could cost substantially less than the $33 million shown in a prior facilities plan.
Kennewick City Council members discussed the condition and possible relocation of the city shops during the Feb. 25 workshop, with staff noting the existing facility dates to the 1950s and has been repeatedly added onto.
Why it matters: the shops house fleet maintenance and operations functions; aging buildings and site constraints can affect vehicle maintenance, staff productivity…
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