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Ione council approves purchase agreement for 217 West Jackson Street as potential police headquarters, contingent on appraisal
Summary
The Ione City Council on Aug. 19 approved a purchase agreement for 217 West Jackson Street to serve as a permanent police headquarters, with a $150,000 down payment from police impact fees and seller financing at 7% amortized over 30 years; the sale is contingent on an appraisal.
The Ione City Council voted Aug. 19 to approve a purchase agreement for 217 West Jackson Street that would become a permanent police headquarters, contingent on a satisfactory appraisal and other usual closing conditions.
The proposed deal calls for a $150,000 down payment taken from the police department’s impact fees and seller‑provided financing at a 7% interest rate amortized over 30 years. Police Chief John Alford said the location offers ample parking, storage and potential for bringing animal control and some services currently contracted to the county back in‑house — steps he said could offset some recurring county costs.
Chief Alford told council that animal control…
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