The June 1998 Civic Plaza Redevelopment Area Environmental Impact Report contemplated the demolition of the commercial buildings and residential structures located along Santa Clara Street between South Fourth and South Sixth Streets to allow the construction of the new City Hall. Consistent with the Adopted FY 2000-01 Capital Budget, the Agency has acquired, or is in the process of acquiring, these remaining properties in preparation for the City Hall.
Tenants continue to be relocated as new business locations are identified.
The Commercial structures along East Santa Clara Street will be demolished in preparation for the Civic Center. The residential structures will be relocated. In preparation for the relocation, the non-historically significant accessory structures of the original historic homes will also be demolished as a part of this contract scope of work. The Redevelopment Agency has coordinated with the San Jose Fire Department and the Police Department to facilitate using the commercial buildings only for training exercises for five days after the hazardous material abatement, but prior to actual demolition. Three bids were received on the Bid Due Date of May 3, 2001.