Starkville aldermen vote to build new city hall, convert current building into police station

Starkville aldermen vote to build new city hall, convert current building into police station Starkville aldermen have voted to build a new city hall and courthouse, and to convert the current city hall into a police station. "It seems like there's a growing movement to do whatever you want to do and disregard the voice of the people," Perkins said. Wiseman spoke in favor of the new facilities. Demery Grubbs of Government Consultants said the city would have a maximum annual payment of about $515,000 for construction of the new building and $88,000 for renovation of the current building. 3 million. Construction of the new $6. Renovation of the current facility should begin in about May 2014 and cost $1. Alderman Roy A. He said the city will pay off current debt for other projects in 2013, and that can make more money available for the construction and renovation. 4 percent annual growth in sales tax collections for about the past 10 years. "Negotiating this project and finding a way that this works . The city and West Brothers Construction will establish a nonprofit corporation that will lease the new building to the city for two decades. Aldermen voted 4-3 Tuesday for the construction project that was proposed by Mayor Parker Wiseman. "(And it) does not require a tax increase for issuance of general obligation funds. Starkville aldermen vote to build new city hall, convert current building into police station Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 07/06/2012