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Dallas city staff proposed moving out of the iconic city hall building and leasing an office tower, citing cost savings over the next 10 years.

Renovating the current city hall could cost $152 million to $345 million, compared to $195 million to $248 million for a decade of leasing.

Council members expressed skepticism over the cost estimates for both renovation and moving, noting that a long-term leasing plan was not fully detailed.

DALLAS - The future of Dallas City Hall is still uncertain.

City staff on Monday told council members that moving out and leasing a new building would be more cost-effective over 10 years.

But some council members questioned how little staff expected a move to cost and how much it would take to repair the existing building.

Dallas City Hall

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