6th Penny Spotlight – Municipal Building Renovations
Published on June 12, 2026
As Laramie County’s next 6th Penny election approaches in August 2026, the City of Cheyenne is providing residents with information about City projects the Governing Body has voted to place on this year’s ballot.
This spotlight is on a project to renovate the Cheyenne Municipal Building.
What is the project?
The Municipal Building Renovation proposition would dedicate 6th Penny funding for renovations to the Cheyenne Municipal Building. This project would renovate the existing Municipal Building to improve customer service; improve interaction between the City, residents, and businesses; and ensure safe, modern workspaces for City employees.
An alternatives analysis was completed on the Municipal Building, comparing renovation versus new construction. It was determined that renovation of the existing building is the most cost-effective path forward.
Once designs are finalized and permitting is complete, construction would take about one year. During this time, all City services would be available but may be temporarily relocated to other buildings.
This project follows a $2.5 million 6th Penny project that voters approved in 2021 for planning, engineering, and design of the Municipal Building. This work has largely been completed.
Why is this project needed?
The Municipal Building was constructed in 1979, or 47 years ago, and has not seen a major renovation or update since that time. The facility has had major maintenance needs in the last few years and has had to be closed several times due to mechanical failures. Each closure of the Municipal Building has cost the city tens of thousands of dollars to temporarily move employees to other office spaces and has disrupted the City’s ability to serve residents and businesses.
The building was constructed before large-scale use of computers and the Internet and is not built to modern ADA and building safety codes. Needed ADA upgrades include items like restrooms, counter heights, elevators, and wayfinding around the building.
What will the project provide the community?
A renovated Municipal Building will increase efficiency for those needing to conduct business with the City and improve their overall experience. Many offices that have public-facing components, like the City Clerk and Building Safety, will have their services available on the first floor, making accessing those services much easier. Those with mobility needs will also be better accommodated through an ADA-compliant building design. Finally, the main entrance will be moved to the north end of the building near the existing parking lot.
The renovated building will also improve workspaces for City employees by using the building’s floor space more efficiently, providing sufficient electricity and telecommunications access, and correcting HVAC issues.
Where can I find more information?
Additional information about the 2026 6th Penny is available online at www.cheyennecity.org/6thPenny.