NORWICH – The City of Norwich released a detailed cost comparison report Thursday to determine whether to move City Hall to the third floor of the firehouse or keep it in the renovated train depot next to the railroad tracks.

City Finance Director William Roberts gave the report to members of the Public Works/Public Safety Committee.

According to the information listed, the city would save money in both total construction costs and annual operating costs if they were to move city offices to the third floor of the firehouse. According to the document, more than $115,000 worth of work will need to be completed at the firehouse regardless of whether or not offices are moved to the location. The exterior walls were never completed on the third floor, and the city has said electrical and lighting work will need to be done.

If the offices were moved to the firehouse, an additional $154,000 worth of work would need to be completed in order to construct an office environment.

If city hall were to remain in its current location, city officials have said many repairs and renovations will be necessary, including replacing the roof, updating the heating system and making the building more energy efficient. The cost for those repairs is estimated at $244,400, bringing the total construction cost for staying at the current location to $360,172 compared to a total of $269,772 if the offices were to be moved to the firehouse.