Renewal Program

The overall renewal needs for the City’s General Government facilities total $643 million over the next 10 years. Given funding constraints, the Plan recommends $120 million from the General Fund to meet these needs, as shown in Chart 8.1. In addition, some of these needs may be addressed using FY2022 Certificates of Participation.

Renewals are a significant ongoing needs at the Moscone Convention Center. Some of these renewals will be funded by the Moscone Expansion District hotel assessment, and the General Fund will provide an additional $15 million towards renewals over the next 10 years.

Other large facilities within the RED portfolio continue to have significant renewal needs. City Hall needs include replacement of the HVAC system, elevators, and skylights, as well as exterior refurbishments and dome repairs. At 1 South Van Ness major, needs include replacement of the elevator and escalators, fire system upgrades, bathroom renovations, and exterior renewal.