County approves $815,000 purchase of former Salvation Army property, authorizes president to sign closing documents

Summary

The commission approved buying three parcels formerly known as the Salvation Army property from Morgantown Community Resources Inc. for $815,000, with $200,000 due at closing and the balance payable over four years at 0% interest; commissioners also authorized the commission president to sign necessary documents.

The Monongalia County Commission voted Oct. 29 to purchase the property formerly occupied by the Salvation Army from Morgantown Community Resources Inc. The purchase price is $815,000; the county will provide $200,000 at closing and pay the remaining balance over four years at 0% interest.

Commission discussion noted immediate utility in an existing parking lot on the parcel and the property’s proximity to other county facilities. One commissioner said the terms — including zero interest and a four‑year payback — made the opportunity difficult to pass up and framed the acquisition as a long‑term investment in county footprint and flexibility.

The commission also passed a motion authorizing the commission president to sign the documents required to complete the purchase as they are finalized.

No immediate redevelopment plan was announced; staff said the county’s near‑term use will include parking and that the county will determine long‑term use in future planning.