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Study: Martinsville municipal building needs roughly $11.3 million in fixes and about 47,000 more square feet of space

Martinsville City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

A Moseley Group assessment presented to Martinsville City Council found about $11.3 million in building deficiencies (FCI ~9.92) and that city departments need roughly 118,000 sq ft versus the building’s ~70,000 sq ft footprint, prompting staff to seek options for renovation, addition, or new construction.

Moseley Group consultants told Martinsville City Council on Nov. 18 that the municipal building’s facility condition and space‑needs study shows major near‑term work and a long‑term space shortfall.

Kim Pearson of Moseley said the visual condition assessment identified an estimated $11,300,000 in deficiencies against a $12,300,000 current replacement value, generating a facility condition index (FCI) of about 9.92. Pearson singled out original mechanical systems, hydronic piping and electrical distribution as the most urgent and costly items, and said some envelope…

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