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Burr Ridge begins study of new Village Hall and sale of existing site; staff presents $10.5M estimate and financing options

Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Burr Ridge · January 14, 2025
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Summary

Staff presented options to replace or renovate the 40‑year‑old Village Hall, estimating $6M to repair the existing building or a conservative $10.5M turnkey cost for a new village‑hall on a Village Center lot; trustees and residents pressed for detailed cost breakdowns, parking analyses and maintenance commitments.

Village administration and staff opened a long discussion on Jan. 13 about whether to repair the 40‑year‑old Village Hall or build a new facility in the Village Center. Administrator Evan and staff presented a range of options and cost estimates.

Staff said the existing building was appraised near $1,000,000 but has substantial deferred maintenance; staff estimated roughly $6,000,000 would be needed to extend the current building’s life by 30 years (site work, envelope, roofing and HVAC), while a new, turn‑key two‑story village hall on a Village Center outlot was…

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