Florida Construction News staff writer

The City of Clearwater is inviting the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for a new city hall on Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. at  200 S. Myrtle Ave.The 40,000-square-foot, two-story building will be constructed by Ajax Building Company, and was designed by Wannemacher Jensen Architects. It will house offices for City Council, City Leadership, City Clerk, Human Resources and Public Communications.

The $31.6 million dollar facility, which includes a first floor, state-of-the-art training room and a second floor City Council Chambers, is partially funded by Penny for Pinellas ($6.3 million)wil.

The project is expected to receive a NGBC LEED Silver Certification. Learn more: MyClearwater.com/CityHall.