Title
Approval of a Resolution Directing Staff to Negotiate an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Judicial, Jail Alternatives, and Supervised Probation Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution directing staff to negotiate an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for judicial, jail alternatives, and supervised probation services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution directing staff to negotiate an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for judicial, jail alternatives, and supervised probation services.
Staff Contact:
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager
Background and Analysis:
In an open public meeting 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 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 started to explore options to relocate the Programs and Services housed at the Lee Creighton Justice Center.
As background, the building was constructed in 1966 and served as City Hall until 2011. It was repurposed to a Justice Center and housed Municipal Court, Probation, Victim Assistance and Domestic Violence Assistance Programs, Public Defense, and the Municipal Jail. In 2019, a facility condition assessment was completed. It identified over $12 million in deficiencies and stated that serious consideration should be given to replacing the facility. The City then engaged in a Justice Center Master Plan, which was completed in 2022. The feasibility estimated project cost in 2023 dollars ranged from $89 to $94 million. Of that estimate, $32 million included the cost to replace the Jail. This ...
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