Kingsburg reviews $11.2 million City Hall/EOC concept and possible IBank loan; resident urges keeping City Hall downtown
January 27, 2026 | Kingsburg, Fresno City, Fresno County, California
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Kingsburg staff presented a conceptual design update Jan. 26 for a proposed City Hall with an integrated Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and asked the Finance Committee for input on pursuing pre‑application materials for a California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) infrastructure loan.
"The total estimated cost at this stage of the design is approximately 11,000,000–11,200,000," said Christina, a city staff presenter, describing a full build‑out that does not include any solar installations. She told the committee the city has secured a $1,000,000 federal earmark through a congressional appropriation sponsored by Congressman Costa.
Christina said the city hired a local architecture, engineering and interior design firm, Integrated Designs by Soman, to complete Phase 1 — site and floor plans, elevations, renderings and conceptual cost estimates — and proposed Phase 2 for architectural and engineering services, including construction documents and bidding. She described IBank’s Infrastructure State Revolving Fund program as a potential financing source and noted ISRF bonds are AAA‑rated; she added a typical IBank review by its credit risk committee can take two to three months and ISRF loans may carry a 1% origination fee and terms up to 30 years when the project useful life supports it.
Committee members pressed staff to assemble borrowing‑cost scenarios before advancing design selections. One member summarized the practical approach: secure financing and borrowing scenarios first, then proceed with design decisions so council can weigh affordability.
During public comment, Chris Peterson, who identified himself as a resident, urged keeping City Hall in or near the downtown area and questioned whether the proposed site off Highway 99 would enhance Kingsburg’s downtown character or be accessible to older residents. "How is possibly building a city hall away from downtown, away from the core of the city, enhancing the Kingsburg experience?" Peterson asked, adding concerns about deferred alley and pothole repairs and growth‑related infrastructure pressure.
Committee members responded that staff has contacted downtown property owners and found acquisition costs or unwilling sellers to be constraints; the property under consideration was described as having been donated in a development agreement. The Finance Committee directed staff to compile financing scenarios and required documents for an IBank pre‑application and to return with more detailed borrowing cost estimates for further committee and council consideration.
No formal financing commitment was made at the meeting; the discussion was advisory and intended to inform subsequent staff work and later council decisions.
"The total estimated cost at this stage of the design is approximately 11,000,000–11,200,000," said Christina, a city staff presenter, describing a full build‑out that does not include any solar installations. She told the committee the city has secured a $1,000,000 federal earmark through a congressional appropriation sponsored by Congressman Costa.
Christina said the city hired a local architecture, engineering and interior design firm, Integrated Designs by Soman, to complete Phase 1 — site and floor plans, elevations, renderings and conceptual cost estimates — and proposed Phase 2 for architectural and engineering services, including construction documents and bidding. She described IBank’s Infrastructure State Revolving Fund program as a potential financing source and noted ISRF bonds are AAA‑rated; she added a typical IBank review by its credit risk committee can take two to three months and ISRF loans may carry a 1% origination fee and terms up to 30 years when the project useful life supports it.
Committee members pressed staff to assemble borrowing‑cost scenarios before advancing design selections. One member summarized the practical approach: secure financing and borrowing scenarios first, then proceed with design decisions so council can weigh affordability.
During public comment, Chris Peterson, who identified himself as a resident, urged keeping City Hall in or near the downtown area and questioned whether the proposed site off Highway 99 would enhance Kingsburg’s downtown character or be accessible to older residents. "How is possibly building a city hall away from downtown, away from the core of the city, enhancing the Kingsburg experience?" Peterson asked, adding concerns about deferred alley and pothole repairs and growth‑related infrastructure pressure.
Committee members responded that staff has contacted downtown property owners and found acquisition costs or unwilling sellers to be constraints; the property under consideration was described as having been donated in a development agreement. The Finance Committee directed staff to compile financing scenarios and required documents for an IBank pre‑application and to return with more detailed borrowing cost estimates for further committee and council consideration.
No formal financing commitment was made at the meeting; the discussion was advisory and intended to inform subsequent staff work and later council decisions.
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