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Consultant provides $15.3M planning estimate for borough hall expansion; council to refine options
Summary
A Kenoni consultant presented per‑square‑foot assumptions and a planning estimate of about $15.3 million for renovating and adding onto the borough building; council discussed design competitions, architect engagement, grants and financing but took no vote.
Consultant Eric presented a planning‑level cost assessment for renovating the borough building and building a two‑story addition. Using assumptions of about $350 per square foot for renovation and $700 per square foot for new construction, plus a 20% allowance for design and contingency and a projected 30% escalation for future costs, the report produced a planning total around $15.3 million. Eric recommended engaging an architect (or running a design competition) to refine scope, explore grants and produce firm estimates.
Councilmembers weighed the tradeoffs of doing the full project now versus phasing targeted renovations, discussed financing options including possible bonding or piggybacking for library work, and suggested the general government committee and borough staff lead next steps. No binding commitment or appropriation was made at the meeting; staff were asked to continue analysis and prepare options for committee consideration.
