Following Irving residents' decision in the May 2024 election to vote against bonds for constructing a new City Hall, the city is moving forward with renovations to the existing City Hall and an expansion into the neighboring Jack D. Huffman Community Building at 801 W. Irving Blvd.
In August 2024, the Irving City Council approved a design contract for renovations at City Hall and the office build-out of the second floor of the Jack D. Huffman Community Building. Construction for the Huffman office build-out is set to begin this spring.
Department Relocations
Once completed, the renovations will allow the Human Resources and Communications Departments to relocate from the third and fourth floors of City Hall to the second floor of the Huffman Building. These departments will share the space with Parks and Recreation, which moved to the Huffman Building in 2023 due to limited space at City Hall.
City Hall Renovation Highlights
Renovations at City Hall focus on improving infrastructure and maximizing space efficiency. Key projects include:
- Economic Development Offices: The Economic Development Department will move into newly renovated offices on the first floor of City Hall by late January 2025. Upgrades include a new ceiling, glass doors, vinyl tile flooring, fresh paint, improved lighting, an expanded conference room, and a remodeled breakroom.
- Elevator Replacements: The three City Hall elevators are undergoing a full replacement and upgrade, with work expected to be completed by spring 2025. Renovations include new mechanics, upgraded interiors, and stainless steel exterior frames.
- Parking Garage Repairs: Permanent repairs to ground-level support beams in the City Hall parking garage will begin this month and are expected to finish by late April 2025. These repairs will ensure the garage's structural integrity following temporary measures implemented in late 2023.
Funding Sources
Renovations and improvements at the City Hall complex are supported by the 2021 Municipal Bond Election, which allocated $9.2 million for designing, developing, and improving city facilities. Additional funding for parking garage repairs comes from the General Fund Non-Bond Capital Improvement Program.
