SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield City Council is reviewing and voting on a resolution Monday night tied to the new Regional Justice Center and possible costs associated with it.

A City Council meeting and public speak out began at around 6 p.m.

City leaders stressed that the resolution does not change the center project, where it’s going or how it’s being approved. Instead, it asks the state to account for costs Springfield could face such as increased traffic and infrastructure needs.

The resolution comes as the state looks to replace the Roderick Ireland Courthouse on State Street, a building that for years has faced serious toxic mold issues. Workers say the mold has made people sick, adding urgency to the need for a new facility.

The resolution calls on the state’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to factor in those long-term costs over the life of the lease.

If the resolution moves forward, any funding would be limited to specific uses including support for small businesses, infrastructure fixes and housing protections.

City officials emphasize that this resolution is about planning ahead and not about changing the project already in motion.

“Whether it’s infrastructure, whether it’s walkability of the area, job displacement, this is the perfect time for us to try and figure out any potential impact before it’s too late,” said Springfield City Councilor Victor Davila. “Before we as a city have to dish out money to navigate and to deal with any potential impact.”

The resolution is expected to be voted on at the next city council meeting on May 18.