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Building Complex Division


Location:
City Hall Room 303
730 Washington Avenue
Racine, WI. 53403

Phone:
(262)636-9121

Hours of Operation:
8:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
     Contact Information  

Facility Manager
Bill Miller - (262)636-9121

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     About the Building Complex Division  

The Building Complex Division is responsible for maintaining 362,000 square feet of space in the five major municipal buildings. The Division is under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works. The staff is responsible for the maintenance of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in the buildings. The Division is also responsible for any structural repairs, plumbing or mechanical needs that the buildings require. The Division has a staff of qualified stationary engineers to maintain the boilers and chillers in the buildings along with any plumbing and electrical upkeep needed.


     City Hall  

City Hall is located at 730 Washington Avenue and is home to the Mayor, Aldermen, City Administrator, Department of Public Works, Engineering Department, Building Department, Department of City Development, Unified Neighborhood Inspection Team (UNIT), Finance Department, Treasury Department, Information Systems, City Assessor, Health Department and City Clerk. City Hall consists of approximately 78,000 square feet of space and was constructed in 1930.



     City Hall Annex  

The City Hall Annex is located at 800 Center Street and is home to the Parks Department, Water and Wastewater Utility, Housing Department, Fair Housing Department, Cable Access Racine (CAR 25), Municipal Court and several Police Department functions. In addition, office space is leased to the State Department of Corrections, the Racine Symphony, Developmental Disabilities Information Service, Neighborhood Watch, Toys for Tots, Racine Concert Band and the Racine Boxing Club. The City Hall Annex consists of approximately 86,000 square feet and was constructed in 1955. Prior to the City taking possession of the building in 1975, it was utilized as the Racine Technical Institute, a vocational college.



     Safety Building  

The Safety Building is located at 730 Center Street and is home to the Police Department and the Fire Department. The Safety Building consists of approximately 96,000 square feet and was constructed in 1967.









     Racine Public Library  

The Racine Public Library is located near the lakefront of Lake Michigan in beautiful Downtown Racine at 75 7th Street. The original Library was constructed in 1957 and consisted of approximately 32,000 square feet. In 1991, an addition was added to the east of the building bringing the total area of the Library to approximately 62,000 square feet. Please click on link below to access the Library's website.

Racine Public Library Website




     Memorial Hall  

The Racine Memorial Hall is located near the lakefront of Lake Michigan in beautiful downtown Racine at 72 7th Street. Memorial Hall was constructed in 1924 at a cost of $525,000 and consists of approximately 40,000 square feet. Memorial Hall was constructed as a memorial to those who died in wars for the United States and was funded through a mix of private funds raised through American Legion Post No. 76 and public funding. Memorial Hall is utilized for numerous public and private events and information on booking space in this facility can be obtained by clicking on the link below.

Memorial Hall / Festival Hall Website


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