IRVING, Texas — The Irving City Council this week approved placing a $200 million bond package for a new city hall complex on the May 4 ballot.
If approved by voters and based on current assumptions, city officials say there will be a property tax increase of about 1.81 cents, which would impact the average taxable value of a single-family home by about $40.50 (with 20% Homestead Exemption) per year. If voters approve, city officials say these numbers may change based on interest rates at the time debt is anticipated to be sold in 2024 and 2025.
Two potential sites, located between the 400 block and the 800 block of West Irving Boulevard, are being considered for the new City Hall Complex, should it be approved.
Irving’s existing city hall at 825 W. Irving Boulevard is nearly 50 years old, having opened in 1976. According to the city’s website, the number of city employees has more than doubled since 1976 (from 665 to 1,668 employees in 2024).
City officials say the current City Hall is 110,000 square feet, and 190,000 square feet is the projected necessary square footage to accommodate current operations plus 10% for future growth. The city says 290 employees work at the existing City Hall, and about 100 additional employees would be moved into the new City Hall if the bond election passes.
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Three Irving city council seats will also be up for election in May.
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