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Board hears plan to quitclaim Collins Middle School property as ownership reversion is clarified
Summary
Board discussion on item 2093 described legal research that the Collins Middle School parcel reverted to prior owners or a trust once it ceased to be used for school purposes; the district was asked to authorize creation/approval of a quitclaim deed to remove the district’s claim so the city/trust can proceed.
During consideration of the 2000 series (items 2085–2093), board members and staff discussed agenda item 2093 concerning the deed for the Collins Middle School property. Staff and legal counsel explained the ownership had apparently reverted to a trust or prior owner because the property is no longer used for educational purposes, and the district was being asked to approve the preparation of a quitclaim deed that would relinquish any claim the district might assert.
District counsel described a shared reversion and said the quitclaim would effectively make clear the district has no rights to the property, leaving any future disputes and potential demolition or redevelopment to the party accepting the deed (the city or a trust named in the transcript). A city representative present reported the estimated demolition cost was about $1 million and discussed pursuing grants to pay for removal if the city were to take ownership.
The board moved and approved the 2000 series items, including the deed‑related item as part of the package. Board members characterized the action as getting the district "out from under" the property so the city and trust can address outstanding issues.
