Cupertino Council authorizes $2.5M for City Hall schematic design; full $54.4M renovation kept as staff baseline

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After lengthy public comment and discussion on cost, code triggers and seismic standards, the council directed staff to proceed with Option A — part‑fund schematic/bridging design ($2.5M) and to continue design‑build procurement work for a potential full renovation estimated at $54.4M. The motion carried 4–1 with Councilmember Wong opposed.

Cupertino — The City Council voted to begin schematic design and early procurement work for a City Hall renovation project but limited the city’s immediate appropriation to $2.5 million for bridging architects and construction management services.

Susan Michael, the city’s capital improvement programs manager, told the council the staff estimate for a full renovation is $54,400,000 (2025 estimate) — broken into roughly $40,000,000 in hard construction costs and $14,400,000 in soft costs including consultants, permitting, temporary workspace and other project delivery expenses. The staff presentation emphasized the project purpose: "to address the seismic deficiencies of the building, modernize the building, and ensure the continuity of the public services," Michael said, and explained that the recommended scope would preserve the building footprint while upgrading structural, MEP, accessibility and life‑safety systems.

Staff presented three options: A) fund schematic…

Cupertino Council authorizes $2.5M for City Hall schematic design; full $54.4M renovation kept as staff baseline

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