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Council debates options for city hall rehab as architect cites $2.9M plan; some members press for second opinion
Summary
Council heard architect-driven options for city hall and public facilities — a $2.9 million expansion/remodel, a $1 million storefront alternative for administrative space, and a previously estimated $6 million full rehab. Council members expressed divergent views and directed staff to continue exploring options without making a final decision.
City staff presented multiple architectural options for dealing with long-standing deficiencies at Lock Haven’s municipal building and fire station, prompting an extended debate about whether to repair, remodel or build new.
Speaker 6 (staff) described three alternatives developed with the architect: expand fire bay space and convert existing bays to police use (an estimated $2.9 million all-in figure including soft costs); acquire and renovate a nearby storefront for administrative offices (roughly $1 million estimated, including purchase and remodel); or pursue a comprehensive $6 million…
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