Punta Gorda shifts focus to basic repairs for historic city hall building

Punta Gorda shifts focus to basic repairs for historic city hall building

During Wednesday's meeting, city council members directed staff to determine the cost of basic repairs needed to reopen the historic city hall building, rather than pursuing the comprehensive renovation previously approved by prior council members.The historic structure, built in 1926, had already fallen into disrepair before Hurricane Ian forced its closure. Since then, city leaders have debated how to address the building's issues.Watch Fox 4'…

Punta Gorda City Council to discuss fate of City Hall building - Gulfshore Business

After reviewing options for repairing or restoring Punta Gorda’s City Hall building, City Council members are expected to move toward a plan at their May 7 regular meeting. The majority of funding for the City Hall building is coming from the 1% sales tax voters approved in past referendums, while insurance will play another part in funding the project. The historic building at 326 W. Marion Ave. was built in 1926 and has been shuttered, along w…