Title
Discuss the Potential Transition of Municipal Court and Related Programs to Thurston County
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss the use of 108 State Street and Council Chambers as a permanent solution to maintain Municipal Court and Related Programs, learn about Thurston County District programs and services, and receive a briefing on negotiations related to an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for judicial services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss the use of 108 State Street and Council Chambers as a permanent solution to maintain Municipal Court and related programs, learn about Thurston County District Programs and Services, and receive a briefing on negotiations related to 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
Fran Eide, Project Engineer
Bill Valdez, KMB Architecture
Frankie Peters, Thurston County Court Executive Officer
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.
The City explored three options. These options, along with one-time relocation costs and the on-going impact to the General Fund were presented to Council on April 22.
1. Leasing commercial space
2. Relocating all Program and Services to City-owned buildings - 108 State Street and City Council Chambers.
3. Relocating Prosecution, Victim and Domestic Violence Assistance Programs, and Public D...
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