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Oak Ridge to relocate council meetings during courtroom renovations
Summary
City staff told council that courtroom renovations will move council meetings and court proceedings to the Central Services Complex Multipurpose Room, with notices in November/December and an estimated 90'— 120-day disruption beginning around mid-January.
The Oak Ridge City Council was told staff will relocate council meetings and some court proceedings while the municipal courtroom undergoes interior renovations.
Kendall, a city staff member leading the project update, said the council and work sessions will move to the Central Services Complex Multipurpose Room beginning in January 2025, while December meetings will remain at the current location. "Everything will be held as scheduled, just a locational change," Kendall said.
Staff described a phased timeline: a bid opening scheduled for the 21st, anticipated council action on the 9th, a contract phase immediately afterward, and a construction start date of Jan. 13. Officials estimated the renovation work will last about 90 to 120 days, with completion likely in April or May.
Public-notification plans include notices in November and December utility inserts, a press release and social-media posts and updates on the city website. Staff also said signage will be posted around the city and citations will be updated to list the temporary locations for court appearances.
Beth Hickman is coordinating technology work with M and M Productions to ensure meetings have the necessary audio-visual support at the Multipurpose Room. Staff invited council members to raise questions about seating, sight lines and room layout so the space can be readied before January.
The city did not record any formal vote on the item during this meeting; the relocation and renovation timeline will proceed through the bid and contracting steps described by staff, and the council will receive additional operational details before the January move.
