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Council approves resolution to authorize purchase of building at 401 W. Jefferson for Community Corrections
Summary
The council adopted a resolution authorizing the Board of Commissioners to purchase property at 401 West Jefferson Street from Bowen Health for $50,000, with the purchase price capped at the average of two appraisals under IC 36-1-10.5-6; the resolution passed on Oct. 13.
Marshall County Council on Oct. 13 passed a resolution authorizing the county’s Board of Commissioners to purchase property at 401 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, for use by Marshall County Community Corrections.
Commissioners Stan (surname not specified) and others described the property as three or four contiguous parcels the county could buy from Bowen Health for a negotiated purchase price of $50,000. Council members acknowledged receipt of two appraisals — reported in the meeting as approximately $130,000 and $170,000 — and the resolution stated the total purchase price would not exceed the average of the two appraisals pursuant to Indiana Code IC 36-1-10.5-6. The council approved the resolution on a voice vote after a motion by Mister Masterson and second by Mister Shattuck.
Why it matters: The purchase is intended to provide a permanent location for Marshall County Community Corrections, replacing a rental arrangement and giving the program a county-owned facility that commissioners said could be rehabilitated at lower long-term cost than continuing to pay rent.
Supporting details: Commissioners said the county would take responsibility for exterior work (roof, parking lot, site improvements) while Community Corrections staff would handle interior fit-out; the county briefly discussed available funding sources and commissioners suggested using jail reserve funds or another non‑general‑fund source rather than the general fund. Appraisals and inspections are on file with staff, and the county emphasized it sought to keep the transaction transparent by obtaining those appraisals.
Next steps: Commissioners and council leaders said they will finalize funding arrangements (sources to be determined), complete a closing and coordinate site improvements. Commissioners requested timely access for Community Corrections staff to begin preparation work inside the facility.
Ending: The council passed the resolution to authorize purchase and directed staff and commissioners to work out financing and implementation details.
