Grandview Heights unveils new city hall after 100 years

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After 100 years, the city of Grandview Heights now has a new city hall building.

The Grandview Heights police and fire department is now in the same complex. Grandview police say the heart of the new building is the 911 dispatch center. There are two full consoles where dispatchers can take calls, monitor 360 cameras, and lock facility doors, all from their seats.

The original council building was built in 1924, and officials say this big change is noticeable.

"This gives some room for them to spread out. They have the space and the technology needed to do their job safely," said Grandview Heights Police Chief Ryan Starns.

Grandview's new building also offers a greener, more modern look, using solar panels on top of some areas to help power the complex.