The current City Hall buildings were constructed in 1974, and the last major retrofit of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system was performed over 35 years ago. The existing system is well beyond its original expected useful life, and rust on internal components has led to an increasing number system failures and service calls. Additionally, a 2016 energy audit revealed that the system operates inefficiently. To avoid the costs and disruptions associated with continually repairing the failing system, and following the recommendations of a 2019 assessment report, City Council voted to approve a project to replace the major mechanical system components.
