City Hall Renovation Bond Financing
Summary
The EDA got its first look at the $26 million bond sale to pay for the City Hall renovation — five floors of modern workspaces, new mechanical systems, a ground-floor council chambers, and a civic plaza. The EDA issues the bonds and the city repays them through a lease; ownership transfers back to the city once the bonds are paid off. The actual vote comes at the February 2 meeting.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $26 million in lease revenue bonds, repaid by the city through lease payments.
Residents get a modernized City Hall with a new council chambers, lobby, and civic plaza for public use.
Taxpayers cover the lease payments through the annual levy.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Economic Development Authority - Feb 2, 2026
The EDA approved selling about $25.5 million in bonds to pay for the City Hall renovation. The city will levy taxes to cover the lease payments, though Moorhead Public Services will chip in $250,000 a year for 20 years starting in 2027.
Economic Development Authority - Jan 5, 2026
The EDA got its first look at the $26 million bond sale to pay for the City Hall renovation — five floors of modern workspaces, new mechanical systems, a ground-floor council chambers, and a civic plaza. The EDA issues the bonds and the city repays them through a lease; ownership transfers back to the city once the bonds are paid off. The actual vote comes at the February 2 meeting.
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