Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Judicial Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Judicial Services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Judicial Services.
Staff Contact:
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager
Background and Analysis:
On April 8, 2025, the City Council approved a real estate purchase and sale agreement to sell the 900 Plum Street property, commonly known as the Lee Creighton Justice Center, to the Squaxin Island Tribe. The City Council was first briefed on this potential real estate purchase on January 9, 2024. At that time, to prepare for a possible sale, City staff explored options to relocate the Programs and Services housed at the Lee Creighton Justice Center.
The City researched and evaluated three options for Municipal Court and the related programs and services. The following options, along with one-time relocation costs and the on-going impact to the General Fund operating budget were presented to Council on April 22.
1. Leasing commercial space
2. Relocating all Program and Services to City-owned buildings - 108 State Avenue and City Council Chambers.
3. Relocating Prosecution, Victim and Domestic Violence Assistance Programs, and Public Defense to City-owned buildings - 108 State Avenue - and exploring the transition of Judicial Services to Thurston County.
On April 22, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing staff to enter negotiations with Thurston County for Judicial Services, Jail Alternatives and Supervised Probation Services. At that same meeting, the City Council directed staff to provide them with more in-depth information regarding the feasibility an...
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