SUMMARY

Project Name: General District Court Replacement

Department: Public Works Facilities Development

Start Date: 7/01/2023

End Date: 6/30/2026

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

On December 17, 2018, the County of Albemarle and the City of Charlottesville executed an inter-governmental agreement to redevelop the Levy Opera House and site located at 350 Park Street, to serve as a co-located General District Court. Albemarle County is managing the construction of the project and the approximate project cost is $50,000,000 which includes approximately $4,200,000 recently added to the funding by Albemarle County due to escalation/inflation. Per the MOU, the City's share of initial contribution is $6,838,028 all of which has been invoiced paid by the City. This funding is being provided to cover the costs for furniture, fixture and equipment that will be needed for the City's new General District Court.

RELATIONSHIP TO comprehensive PLAN:

Chapter 9 : Community Facilities and Services

Goal 3. Government/Public Facilities

Improve and maintain City government facilities to continue to provide safe, accessible, modernized public facilities and places of employment.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES / STATUS:

Objective: To provide funding for the furniture, fixtures and equipment for the new General District Court.