By Jessica Busch | November 21, 2023
Northglenn City Council and project teams gathered Nov. 13 to mark the last beam placed atop the future city hall.
The topping-out ceremony is a builder’s rite traditionally held when the last beam is placed atop a structure during its construction. Construction started in June, and the building is expected to open in fall 2024.
Project team members including city staff, general contractor FCI Constructors, project managers Cumming Management Group, and Anderson Mason Dale Architects also pointed out construction highlights to elected officials during the event. Everyone then had an opportunity to sign their name on the building.
The 32,600-square-foot building is located adjacent to the old city hall at 11701 Community Center Drive. The new city hall will provide the same services as the current city hall, but the enhanced public spaces including city council chambers will be more accessible. Community rooms and lobby space built as part of the new structure are designed to encourage increased public involvement.
The current city hall is over 40 years old and lacks the safety infrastructure and proper space for employees to efficiently provide services or engagement opportunities to the community.
The new Northglenn City Hall is designed to be NetZero, meaning it will generate as much energy as it uses. It’s also expected to receive a CORE Green Building Rating and would be the first municipal building in Colorado to achieve that certification. The certification includes 10 best practices a building must obtain to be considered a green or sustainable building.
The nearly $34-million endeavor is fully funded by a .5% sales tax and a 4% special marijuana tax, both of which can only be used for capital projects.