TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Frank Lucido, Engineering Manager
SUBJECT: Project creation and budget amendment for the "Hall of Justice Improvements Project," PW 26-19
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize creation of Capital Improvement Project 26022 for the "Hall of Justice Improvements Project" PW 26-19; and approve a Budget Amendment for design, plans specifications, project bidding services, and construction costs. (Fiscal Impact: $1,000,000 Expense; Capital Improvement Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
On June 3, 2025, the Board considered the Facilities Master Plan again and effectively paused it. The Board has also agreed to move Child Support Services from 1127 First Street to a newly leased building at 555 Gateway Blvd., as well as Public Defender (PD) and Elections to the Hall of Justice (HOJ). The District Attorney's (DA) office is currently split between the HOJ and temporarily leased space at 1250 Main St. It is intended to reconsolidate the DA's office at 1127 First Street after tenant improvements are completed there.
Currently at the HOJ, Elections is spread out in various locations on the first and second floors, the DA has staff on the first floor, and the PD has fully relocated to the second floor. Once the District Attorney's staff move back to 1127 First Street, Elections is expected to move its entire operation (including materials currently stored at Building 4) onto the first floor of the Hall of Justice. Much of the first and second floors of the Hall of Justice have been heavily used over the years and a project is needed to replace the carpet, complete some painting and make minor furniture modifications. Elections also has special security, communications and other needs that will require modifications to the facility after the 2026 November Election.
The total available funding for the project is $1,000,000. This figure includes ...
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