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Calistoga council directs staff to explore a modular office near City Hall; larger Butler conversion faces funding gap
Summary
After public concern about using fairgrounds buildings for permanent offices, councilmembers directed staff to further study a modular office adjacent to City Hall, with staff estimating modular and other options would cost $350,000–$500,000 while a Butler Building retrofit could reach $2.5–$3.3 million.
The Calistoga City Council reviewed four staff-recommended options on Feb. 17 to address a citywide shortage of office space and directed staff to further explore purchasing and siting a modular office unit near City Hall.
Deputy City Manager Udi presented four options with preliminary cost ranges: (1) adapt shared offices at the Tubbs Building ($350,000–$500,000); (2) install a modular office adjacent to City Hall ($400,000–$500,000, including site work and utilities); (3) renovate a classroom/storage building at Public Works ($350,000–$500,000); and (4) convert the Butler Building and community center into administrative…
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