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Commission approves option to buy courthouse-adjacent Mass Law Firm building for $1 million
Summary
Johnston County approved an option to purchase property adjacent to the county courthouse from Courthouse Associates LLC for $1,000,000, with option payments of $20,000 at signing and an additional $30,000 if the board exercises the option before September; closing to occur by the end of the year.
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an option to purchase agreement with Courthouse Associates LLC for the building identified in the meeting as the Mass Law Firm building, adjacent to the county courthouse, at a purchase price of $1,000,000 if the county exercises the option.
County attorney Jennifer Slusser presented the terms to the board, saying the county would have until September to exercise the option to perform due diligence and until the end of the year to close. The option money is $20,000 payable at signing and an additional $30,000 nonrefundable payment due if the county exercises the option; the remaining balance would be due at closing.
Slusser told the board the option supports a board priority identified at a March work session to assess county facilities, with judicial facilities listed as a priority for enlargement and enhancement. Commissioners who have followed the item described the purchase as a next step toward providing needed courtroom space.
A commissioner moved to approve the option-to-purchase agreement as outlined by county counsel; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. The transcript does not record a roll-call tally or note any conditions attached to the agreement at the meeting.
Key terms in the public record - Seller: Courthouse Associates LLC - Property: Mass Law Firm building (adjacent to the courthouse) - Purchase price if option exercised: $1,000,000 - Option payments: $20,000 at signing (nonrefundable), additional $30,000 if option exercised (nonrefundable) - Exercise deadline: September (year of meeting) - Closing deadline: By the end of the calendar year
The board directed county staff to proceed with the option and the due-diligence period; next steps involve standard contract review and property due diligence.
