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Burr Ridge board debates building replacement and funding after staff says current Village Hall needs major work
Summary
Staff presented options to repair the 1985 Village Hall (estimated $6M) or build a new downtown Village Hall on a Village Center outlot (estimated $10.5M). Trustees and residents discussed reserve studies, parking impacts, funding from business-district revenue and a possible sale of the current site to School District 107; no decision was made.
Village staff presented a facilities analysis on Jan. 13 showing the current 1985 Village Hall has significant deferred maintenance and capital needs. Evan told trustees that bringing the existing building to current standards would cost roughly $6 million, while a new two-story Village Hall at the Village Center outlot would cost about $10.5 million all-in under a conservative estimate that includes design, permitting, site work and furnishings.
Staff described a financing framework that could cover roughly $7 million in cash from existing general fund and…
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