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Construct a new33,000 square-foot building on vacant land owned by the City in Old Town toincrease community space for residents, build capacity for future growth, and improve building efficiency.
A new Civic Center on South Public Road would provide a more accessible and welcoming community space, better access to government resources and services, and a dedicated location for the Lafayette Municipal Court. It would also provide a southern anchor in Old Town, support a variety of Lafayette’s adopted plans to implement the community’s vision, and further activate the South Public Road corridor.
Municipal services have evolved since the construction of the current City Hall in 1985. Over the past 40 years, existing services have expanded, and new services have emerged based on community interests or regulatory requirements. Examples include communications to increase engagement, economic development to support economic diversification and resiliency, planning and building services to meet demand for development review and inspections, sustainability to implement community climate action goals, and professional engineering staff to improve the reliability and safety of Lafayette's infrastructure. A new Civic Center would provide:
A modernized building that would provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for everyone.
The ability to help support revitalization efforts in Old Town, given its location along South Public Road.
Provide a dedicated location for the Lafayette Municipal Court, which currently shares space in the community meeting room with the Police Department, lessening space constraints and discomfort for some defendants.
Connecting City services and staff to businesses and residents, inviting civic participation in Lafayette decision-making.
The current City Hall has inefficient systems and a multitude of deferred maintenance needs, including a fire suppression system, a redesign of the parking lot and building entrance to meet ADA requirements, and a roof replacement. Constructing a new facility would address these deficiencies and reduce overall operating costs through the use of modern equipment and an efficient building envelope.
A new Civic Center would improve energy efficiency by an estimated 27%. These energy efficiency measures come from improving the building envelope and installing energy-efficient equipment and lighting systems. The new Civic Center would also provide additional electric vehicle (EV) chargers for public use, thereby expanding Lafayette’s public EV charging network.
Capital Bond Project History
Project Scope
Cost Estimate
Timeline
Construct a new33,000 square-foot building on vacant land owned by the City in Old Town toincrease community space for residents, build capacity for future growth, and improve building efficiency.
A new Civic Center on South Public Road would provide a more accessible and welcoming community space, better access to government resources and services, and a dedicated location for the Lafayette Municipal Court. It would also provide a southern anchor in Old Town, support a variety of Lafayette’s adopted plans to implement the community’s vision, and further activate the South Public Road corridor.
Municipal services have evolved since the construction of the current City Hall in 1985. Over the past 40 years, existing services have expanded, and new services have emerged based on community interests or regulatory requirements. Examples include communications to increase engagement, economic development to support economic diversification and resiliency, planning and building services to meet demand for development review and inspections, sustainability to implement community climate action goals, and professional engineering staff to improve the reliability and safety of Lafayette's infrastructure. A new Civic Center would provide:
A modernized building that would provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for everyone.
The ability to help support revitalization efforts in Old Town, given its location along South Public Road.
Provide a dedicated location for the Lafayette Municipal Court, which currently shares space in the community meeting room with the Police Department, lessening space constraints and discomfort for some defendants.
Connecting City services and staff to businesses and residents, inviting civic participation in Lafayette decision-making.
The current City Hall has inefficient systems and a multitude of deferred maintenance needs, including a fire suppression system, a redesign of the parking lot and building entrance to meet ADA requirements, and a roof replacement. Constructing a new facility would address these deficiencies and reduce overall operating costs through the use of modern equipment and an efficient building envelope.
A new Civic Center would improve energy efficiency by an estimated 27%. These energy efficiency measures come from improving the building envelope and installing energy-efficient equipment and lighting systems. The new Civic Center would also provide additional electric vehicle (EV) chargers for public use, thereby expanding Lafayette’s public EV charging network.
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January 2025-Capital Bond Exploration
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November 4, 2025-Ballot Measure 2C Vote
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November 25, 2025-Ballot Measure 2C Passed and Certified
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A new Civic Center on South Public Road would provide a more accessible and welcoming community space, better access to government resources and services, and a dedicated location for the Lafayette Municipal Court. It would also provide a southern anchor in Old Town, support a variety of Lafayette’s adopted plans to implement the community’s vision, and further activate the South Public Road corridor.
The current City Hall has inefficient systems and a multitude of deferred maintenance needs, including a fire suppression system, a redesign of the parking lot and building entrance to meet ADA requirements, and a roof replacement. Constructing a new facility would address these deficiencies and reduce overall operating costs through the use of modern equipment and an efficient building envelope.
A new Civic Center would improve energy efficiency by an estimated 27%. These energy efficiency measures come from improving the building envelope and installing energy-efficient equipment and lighting systems. The new Civic Center would also provide additional electric vehicle (EV) chargers for public use, thereby expanding Lafayette’s public EV charging network.