The 500,000-sf building planned for East Santa Clara Street willbring together staff members now scattered in different buildings.The City Hall on Mission Street can house only one-third of itsemployees.

Cost is key for this project. Under Measure I, passed in 1996, arebuilt City Hall cannot cost more than the city would save fromeliminating the separate spaces it now leases.

The Mayor's office has said the project's rising costs are inline with skyrocketing office-leasing costs in the area. The newCity Hall would include a 21-story tower and one-story lobby androtunda. It is expected to be complete in 2004.

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