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Council signals support to explore transferring city-owned Head Start building to operator
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Summary
Councilors agreed to explore a transfer of the city-owned Head Start building to the Community Action Team (CAT), asking for a public process and protective reversion language; staff said transfer would align ownership with the operator and could improve access to grants.
City staff briefed the council on a city-owned facility at 1225 2nd Avenue that hosts Head Start programming run by the Community Action Team (CAT). Staff said the building was originally constructed with grant funding and the city currently handles major capital repairs while CAT operates the program under a lease for nominal rent.
Staff reported that CAT is open to taking ownership. The transfer—likely a donation with a reversion clause tied to continued Head Start or similar public use—would let CAT access facility grants and reduce the city’s ongoing capital obligations. Staff said other nearby jurisdictions have completed similar transfers.
Councilors asked for a transparent public process, confirmation that any grant-based restrictions on transfer have been reviewed, and protective provisions (a reversion clause or use covenant) to ensure continued public benefit. Council gave direction to staff to pursue the matter, confirm any grant restrictions, and return with recommended terms and a public-notice process.
