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Municipal Campus Changes Coming Soon

A"lively center surrounded by nature. A place of beauty and goodwill” are the opening phrases in Monroe’s Comprehensive Plan “Imagine Monroe” Vision Statement adopted in 2021. These aspirations, along with others, have been integral to the planning and design of the remodel of City Hall and Municipal Court.

City services have occupied the campus currently located on West Main Street since 1977. The buildings, originally built for a car dealership, have not had significant upgrades in over 30 years, which now present life-safety and accessibility deficiencies. A 2019 evaluation of the campus concluded it was less expensive to remodel the existing building than to build a new municipal campus.

With more people and businesses calling Monroe home, city infrastructure needs to support more demand for city services. The expansion and remodel of City Hall and Municipal Court, currently known as the Administrative Wing of the Monroe Municipal Campus, allows for stronger connections through gathering spaces, events, services, and community-centered infrastructure.

Construction costs, estimated at $17 million, will be funded through councilmanic bonds which commit the city to pay the debt within existing revenue over the next 40 years. The revenue source to pay the debt is the first quarter percent Real Estate Excise Tax (REET). Councilmanic bonds are not a property tax increase.

Bringing The Outdoors Indoors

Interior earthtone colors of grey, blue, and green, reflective of the natural landscapes of mountains, forests, and waterways – Monroe’s best scenic features- will be a noticeable difference to visitors. Exposed wood beams and interior planters with rocks will give a sense of being outdoors when indoors. In contrast to the current lobby of City Hall, the redesigned lobby will have expanded counters, more seating, and better lighting. City staff will be organized to improve interdepartmental coordination, enhancing internal and external customer service. The City Council Chambers will have more seating, improved audio-visual equipment, better acoustics and multi-purpose room capability.

Municipal Court services will be provided from a new space located between City Hall and the Police

Department, becoming a part of the Justice Wing of the campus. Unlike its current situation of using the Council Chambers, it will be a dedicated area with more space and improved security.

Accessing the campus will be easier with more parking, including accessibility spaces, and new pathways leading to various entrances. Native landscaping and public art will greet campus visitors.

City Hall And Municipal Court Moving To Temporary Locations In July

City Hall and Municipal Court employees will temporarily relocate during construction. City Hall is moving to 14841 179th Avenue

Southeast, Suite 320 (Sky River Medical Center). Monroe Municipal Court will operate from 769

Village Way, the current location of the Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments. Relocation is expected in mid-July with construction beginning in late summer/early fall. The remodel is anticipated to be completed in 18 to 24 months.

During construction, City Council meetings will be held at the Monroe School District Administration Building, 14692 179th Avenue Southeast. City advisory board meeting locations will be posted to the City’s online calendar.

The Monroe Police Department, 818 West Main Street, is not moving. Public access will be available during the remodeling of City Hall and Municipal Court. Project updates, frequently asked questions and more information can be found at www.monroewa.gov.

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