Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Option with Vine Street Associates to Lease Commercial Office Space at 925 Plum Street SE
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Approve a Resolution Authorizing an Option with Vine Street Associates to Lease Commercial Office Space 925 Plum Street SE.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an option for the potential lease of office space at 925 Plum Street SE.
Staff Contact:
Rich Hoey, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8227
Presenter(s):
None
Background and Analysis:
The City is currently exploring options for relocating its Municipal Court and associated functions from the current Lee Creighton Justice Center at 900 Plum Street SE. This is due to the age and condition of the current facility as well as the potential sale of the property to the Squaxin Island Tribe. In late December 2023, the City entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Island Enterprises for the potential sale of the 900 Plum Street SE property.
City staff have identified the Town Square Building 4 at 925 Plum Street SE to be a potential option for the relocation of its Municipal Court and related functions. The Town Square building is owned by Vine Street Associates and is located directly across Plum Street from the current Lee Creighton Justice Center. The building is large enough (over 37,000 square feet) and potentially well suited to house the necessary courtrooms, offices and workspaces for court staff, public defense/public defenders, prosecution, victim advocates, and other municipal court and police department related functions.
To allow time to perform due diligence, including design and cost estimating of necessary tenant improvements, City staff have negotiated an 8-month option for the lease of commercial office space from Vine Street Associates. The term would commence on the day following City Council approval. During the term of the agreement, the C...
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