What is the cost of the Municipal Campus Improvement Project and how is it funded?

Since 2008, studies have been undertaken to determine the feasibility, design and phased construction of improvements to the Municipal Campus. 

  • Driftmier Architects Facilities Assessment Report (2019) 
  • Rolluda Architects Master Plan (2008) 

Design costs, approximately $1.6 million, are included in the 2023-2024 and 2022 adopted budgets

Construction costs, approximately $17 million, will be funded through “councilmanic bonds,” also known as “limited tax general obligation (LTGO)” bonds. 

In March 2023, the City Council authorized long-term debt financing (councilmanic bonds) for the construction to remodel the Administrative Wing. Councilmanic bonds commit the city to pay its debt within existing revenues. Revenue sources include the first quarter Real Estate Excise Taxes (REET) and utility revenues over the next 40 years. REET is restricted to capital uses and utility revenue will support a portion of the remodel associated with utility staffing use.

Additionally, the city is seeking funding through the State and Federal Legislature to help offset construction costs for the remodeled Municipal Court.  

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1. Why are City Hall and Municipal Court being remodeled?
2. Are property taxes increasing to pay for the remodel?
3. What is the cost of the Municipal Campus Improvement Project and how is it funded?
4. What improvements are planned for the Municipal Campus?
5. What is the Municipal Campus Master Plan?
6. What are councilmanic bonds?
7. Who is the architect for the design of the remodeled City Hall and new Municipal Court?
8. What approval was granted to allow city services to be provided from a medical facility?
9. Who is the contractor for the City Hall and Municipal Court remodel?
10. When and where will City Hall be temporarily relocated?
11. When and where will the Municipal Court be temporarily located?
12. How long will construction take to complete the remodel of City Hall and Municipal Court?
13. What transit service is available to access the temporary City Hall?
14. What transit service is available to access the temporary Municipal Court?
15. Is the Monroe Police Department moving?
16. Is the Parks and Recreation Department moving?
17. Is the Public Works Department moving?
18. How can I pay my utility bill?
19. How can I get a land use, engineering, building, fire or other permit?
20. Where will City Council and council committee meetings be held?
21. Where will city advisory board meetings be held?
22. What is the format of city meetings?