(The Center Square ) – The City of Spokane on Thursday stepped back on its plan to relocate the Compassionate Addiction Treatment facility following significant backlash, opting instead to devote the funding toward its new shelter model, though another use of the remaining funds could raise ethical concerns.

Spokane announced its plan to move CAT out of the Division Corridor last month. All it would take is $1.8 million to purchase a property off of Springfield Avenue. Still, while an agenda from this week noted that the city had met with some of the neighborhood council and was committed to an ongoing relationship, residents scheduled an emergency meeting to voice their opposition.