Kosciusko County commissioners approved a letter of offer to Snapping Turtle LLC to purchase the Ameriprise property at 225 North Buffalo Street for $235,000 as part of the county’s parking garage project.

County legal counsel, Ed, said the letter is required under the state’s imminent‑domain statute (Indiana Code 32‑24‑1‑5) to begin good‑faith negotiations with the owner. He said the offer is based on a fair‑market appraisal of $235,000 and that, if accepted, the county would take possession within 90 days. If the letter is rejected, Ed said, the county may initiate eminent‑domain (condemnation) proceedings 30 days after issuance of the letter.

A commissioner moved to approve the letter; another commissioner seconded. The board voted by voice and the motion carried.

The transcript does not include the property owner’s response or further timetable beyond the 90‑day possession statement in the letter described by counsel.