For decades, Dallas city leaders have had offices inside of an architectural treasure. But a looming decision could see the building abandoned or even demolished to make way for a new ritzy downtown development.
Dallas City Council is set to debate exiting the historic Dallas City Hall later this month, with a decision expected by the end of the year. The discussions come amid revelations that City Hall needs repairs and renovations that could cost the city as much as $100 million.
“City Hall, from my understanding, is between $50 million to $100 million in deferred maintenance,” Dallas City council member Chad West, told the Dallas Morning News. “We plan to look hard at City Hall’s viability for the future and the maintenance required with us staying in City Hall.”
Per the Dallas Morning News, City Hall needed at least $60 million in repairs as of last year. The building’s decay includes water leaks, failing generators and electrical systems that need to be replaced. Dallas City Council has allocated just $14.5 million for repairs of all city buildings, and it’s uncertain if any of that money will go towards fixing City Hall. When Dallas leaders meet later this month, they will discuss whether the building should be repaired, sold, or demolished altogether…