ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Holt Architects will lead the Tompkins County Center of Government building project.

The Legislature approved the contract with Holt on Tuesday night. County Administrator Lisa Holmes explained how the agreement came together after a request for qualifications was sent out earlier this year.

County Administrator Lisa Holmes speaks about the COG project 12/17

 

 

After several rounds of negotiations and passing through committee, lawmakers approved the contract by a vote of 12-1, with Legislator Greg Mezey absent, and Legislator Lee Shurtleff the lone no vote.

Facilities Director Arel LeMaro shared that that the lengthy project will be done in phases, and the contract has some safeguards built in.

Facilities Director Arel LeMaro discusses contract opt-outs 12/17

 

LeMaro added that the target for full building occupancy is sometime in the first quarter of 2029.