City Hall Construction

  • Project typeCity Hall Building
  • Project cost$30 million
  • Project scheduleConstruction began in November 2024, and City Hall is expected to open in October 2026.
  • Contractor nameOur construction partner is Ajax Building Company with architecture design by Wannemacher Jensen Architects
Artist rendering of new Clearwater city hall

Project Background

On June 15, 2023, Clearwater City Council voted to approve one of the three proposed design plans for the new City Hall and Municipal Services Building renovation construction projects. 

 Project Goal

To provide a new Municipal Services Complex to improve efficiencies by creating a campus for city staff that will benefit residents who need city services. This complex will further the city's goal of being a premier city that is bright and beautiful from bay to beach.

Architecture Award

The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects has awarded WJ Architects with the Citation Award in the Unbuilt Category.

The new building will be named the William B. Horne City Hall, after the city's longtime city manager, William B. Horne II, who served the city for 22 years. 

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Renderings

Interior City Hall

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Strategic Priorities

This project aligns with the following city of Clearwater Strategic Plan Objectives: 
  • 1.2: Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
  • 1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
  • 1.5: Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our customers.
  • 2.1: Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain diversified business sectors.

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Location

200 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater 33756  View Map

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Photo Gallery

Construction site with containers and wood scattered around.

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Interior of new city hall under construction showing workers laying the flooring.

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New Clearwater city hall under construction showing framework and early concrete walls.

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Exterior of the new city hall under construction showing clamshell entrance

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Exterior of the new city hall clamshell entrance under construction

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Interior of the new city hall staircase under construction.

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Interior photo of the new city hall entrance under contruction

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interior of the new city hall lobby under construction

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Interior view of the entrance to the new city hall under construction.

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upper chambers of the new city hall under construction

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Photo of the inside of the new city hall under construction

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open reception area under construction

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open office area with whit walls and grey floors

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open office area with large windows and grey floors

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Contact details

City Engineer Tara Kivett
(727) 562-4750
tara.kivett@myclearwater.com

Timeline

  • November 2024: Groundbreaking

  • June 2025: Slab on grade poured. Steel installation is complete. Second level decking is near complete. Roof decking is progressing. Mockup structure construction is nearly complete. CRA Trustees approved use of funds to cover cost of utility underground, joint users and restoration. Council approved ILA with PSTA for their reimbursement to the City. Council approved Underground Conversion and Utility Relocation Agreements and payment to Duke Energy.

  • May 2026:  Major Tasks Completed

    • Terrazzo floor tile
    • Carpet tile and luxury vinal plank floor tile installation complete,
    • Final coat of paint throughout
    • Wood accent band installed exterior of training room and chamber
    • Storefronts installed
    • Built-in reception desks installed
    • Chamber dais complete
    • Interior light
    • Fixture installation complete
    • Plug and switch
    • Fire alarm system operational
    • Fire sprinkler system
    • Exterior architectural metal tile   
    • Upcoming Tasks

    Upcoming Tasks 

    • Complete walk off mat floor
    • Complete ceiling tile installation
    • Complete solar array installation
    • Complete the installation of west side park and associated landscaping
    • Commission building systems
    • CMAR coordinating with CSX to complete parallel parking along S East Ave
    • Begin coordination for furnishings installation and prepare department moves

    Duke Undergrounding 

    Undergrounding is complete on Myrtle Ave. up to PSTA facility. Duke needs to complete work around PSTA.

  • October 2026: City Hall Opening

Facts

  • The building will be 40,000 square feet
  • Total project cost set at $31.6 million, $6.3 million in Penny for Pinellas funding
  • The project is a LEED Certified Silver building

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