Town Hall Renovations

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Project Summary

The Town of Brighton is undertaking a comprehensive renovation of its Town Hall, a structure that has served the community without major upgrades since its construction in 1951. This significant project will address critical infrastructure needs, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure the building is safe and accessible for all residents. The renovation includes a complete overhaul of the building's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, bringing them up to modern standards and improving reliability and performance. A key component of the project is the abatement of hazardous materials, such as asbestos and lead paint, which are common in buildings of this era and pose a health risk to employees and visitors.

A central focus of the modernization is a significant investment in sustainable energy. The existing, inefficient HVAC system will be replaced with a new, environmentally friendly geothermal heating and cooling system. This upgrade is expected to drastically reduce the building's carbon footprint and lower long-term energy costs. Additionally, the project includes provisions for the installation of solar panels, further solidifying the town's commitment to renewable energy. These energy efficiency measures, combined with the necessary hazardous material abatement, will create a healthier and more sustainable public space.

The benefits of this long-overdue renovation extend beyond energy savings and safety improvements. The project will enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that all community members can easily access municipal services. By upgrading the nearly 75-year-old infrastructure, the town is proactively preventing potential system failures that could disrupt public services and lead to more costly emergency repairs. Ultimately, the revitalized Town Hall will provide a safer, more efficient, and welcoming environment for both town employees and the Brighton community for decades to come.

Schedule


Town Hall interior and exterior building renovations*

Construction AwardDecember 2024
Construction StartFebruary 2025
Construction CompletionSpring 2025 (Estimated)

* Additional project schedules to be provided for site work and recreational facilities as design and construction activities are further developed

Budget

The total cost for the Town Hall building renovation project is estimated at $13.12 million.  Portions of the project cost will be offset by NY State and Municipal (SAM) facilities, NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities (CEC), and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants.  We expect bond financing will account for the remaining costs being used to fund Phase 1 construction up to $10.75 million.

Additional bonds and grant opportunities will be pursued to fund the upcoming site and recreational facilities construction.  

January 2026 Project Update

Significant progress continues the Town Hall renovation project across several key areas.

Structural and Interior Work: Most of the interior construction framing is complete and the interior of the building is taking shape. In the coming weeks, finish work will begin and the building and we are excited to share future photos of the progress. At the building's entrance, work is proceeding to construct new ADA-accessible ramps. Both ramps are now in place and as the weather cooperates the stonework and railings will be installed.

Utility and System Upgrades: The geothermal heating system has been put into operation allowing for the Town to submit for Federal grant reimbursements. The Town has also approved the Solar panel array and expects these to be installed as the project nears completion in April. Most of the rough electrical and plumbing have been completed awaiting for these contractors to do the finish work as the General Contractor completes sections of the building.

Site Work Design: Design services for the site work portion of the project are underway and the DPW is working with IN/EX Architecture and EDR to review the design and identify options to keep the anticipated construction costs within an acceptable budget. The Town has incorporated traffic calming measures into the plan to reduce vehicle speeds in the parking lot and better align vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow. The design team is close to receiving final approval from Monroe County on the modification to the Public Safety entrance which will improve access to the site. The Town is projecting that the project design will be ready to solicit bids by early Spring.