City Hall Construction Project
- Project typeCity Hall Building
- Project cost$31.6 million
- Project scheduleConstruction started October 2024. Estimated Completion is June 2026. Phased move-in will start after substantial completion and furniture installations in late August to early September 2026.
- Contractor nameOur construction partner is Ajax Building Company with architecture design by Wannemacher Jensen Architects
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.


Project Timeline
October 2024: Groundbreaking
June 2025: Slab on grade poured. Steel erection 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 utiltity 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.
July 2026: Projected Grand Opening
Strategic Priorities
- 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.
Architecture Award
The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects has awarded WJ Architects with the Citation Award in the Unbuilt Category.
Location
200 S Myrtle Ave, Clearwater 33756 View Map
27.9638821,-82.7958814
200 S Myrtle Ave ,
Clearwater 33756
200 S Myrtle Ave ,
Clearwater 33756
City Hall Construction Project
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