Dunedin To Host May 19 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For New Town Hall

DUNEDIN, FL — Dunedin Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski and city commissioners invite the public to the grand opening of the new Dunedin City Hall on Friday, May 19, at 5:30 pm.

The new building, located at 737 Louden Ave., is now the official hub of the city's municipal operations, government and city services.

The grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the new building and refreshments from local restaurants.

"We want to welcome the community to the people's house, the home of your local city government,"said Bujalski.

The new 39,000-square-foot city hall is now home to more than 80 city employees who were working out of five different buildings. Departments and divisions at the new city hall include: city clerk, communications, community development, which includes planning, code compliance and the building divisions, economic and housing development, engineering, finance, human resources and risk management, information technology, utility billing, the office of city manager and the city commission.

"We have already experienced the efficiencies and the synergies resulting from bringing these departments and divisions together," said City Manager Jennifer Bramley. "Many city services have been consolidated into one location. We call it the 'one-stop shop' for providing residents convenient access to frequently requested services like paying utility bills, applying for permits or a job. Our new city hall is also where our city commission and our many boards and committees will meet to conduct city business and, finally, there is additional spaces for the public to attend these meetings."

While final work installing technology and the livestream broadcast system continues, city commission meetings will temporarily continue to be held at the old City Hall, 542 Main St.

"We are excited to invite the community to come and celebrate with us," said Bramley. "This is a momentous occasion for our city, and we look forward to sharing it with all of our residents."

The grand opening of the new Dunedin City Hall is open to the public and free to attend.

For more information about the event, contact the City of Dunedin at 727-298-3000.