Past Discussions, Plans and Studies

City Hall has been the subject of extensive public discussion for several decades. Since 2015, rising utility costs, functional inefficiencies and outdated infrastructure, including structural and seismic deficiencies, HVAC systems, ADA compliance and electrical systems, have led to repeated City Council reviews and studies. The Council has examined options such as renovation, reconstruction, relocation and consolidation numerous times since 2015 (and as early as 1994), yet legal, financial and operational constraints have prevented a final decision.

This page provides access to key documents and meetings related to City Hall and broader City facilities planning.

Historical Documents at a Glance

City Council Meetings

• 2015 to 2020 City Hall decision points and background (PDF)
• October 20, 2025 Study Session, Ownership of City Buildings, City Hall

Facilities Plan

• Facilities Master Plan 

Feasibility Studies & Technical Reports

• 1994 Seismic Evaluation 
• 2014 to 2020 City Hall Roofing Project Expense Report (PDF)
• 2015 Seismic Evaluation (PDF)
• 2015 to 2017 City Hall Project Budget Report/Replacement Study (PDF)
• 2016 Replacement Feasibility Study (PDF)
• 2017 to 2019 City Hall Project Budget Report/Replacement Study (PDF)
• 2019 to 2020 City Hall Project Budget Report/Replacement Study (PDF)
• 2024 Facility Condition Assessment (PDF)  
• 2026 Inspection report and five-year cost plan

Related Historical Documents 

• 1879 Map of Ashland (PDF)
• 1884 City Hall Deed (PDF); John R. Helman and Mary Helman to the City of Ashland. The building to be a public square of Plaza and also for the erection of a Town Hall and jail therein. 
• 1999 Mail Tribune article on the City Hall Deed (PDF)
• 2009 Jackson County Assessor Map, Downtown Ashland/City Hall (PDF)
• 2022 Preliminary Boundary Survey for the Plaza/City Hall Building (PDF); Per McCall's Official 1888 Plat of the City of Ashland. 

City Archives 

Access the full record of City Council and Ad Hoc Committee public meetings where City Hall has been discussed by visiting the City Archives.