The Vigo County Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing purchase of the HWC building at 601 South 3rd Street, a property county officials say can house veterans, drug and mental‑health court operations.

Commissioner Mark Clinton presented the item, saying the county had negotiated a purchase price of $425,000 and that two appraisals averaged roughly $590,000. “We currently lease space at 635 O’Haugh Street for the veterans and drug courts,” Clinton told the council, adding the HWC building offers about 4,400 square feet and is “ready to go.”

Clinton said the move would avoid future lease costs and make facilities more accessible: the current leased space on Ohio Street is on a second floor with no elevator, while the HWC building would allow installation of a handicap ramp and has other recent interior updates. He said the county has capital funds available and proposed an in‑series transfer of $420,000 from capital improvements to land acquisition to complete the purchase.

Council members asked practical questions about lease end dates for the current space and whether additional renovations were required. Clinton acknowledged a typographical error in his original email about lease expiration dates and confirmed tenants expect to vacate in time for a February move in. Appraisals and parcel reports were offered for follow up.

After a brief Q&A, a motion to approve the resolution was called, seconded and approved by roll call. The clerk recorded Ayes from the council and the motion passed.

The council did not set an immediate renovation schedule beyond a curb/ramp for accessibility; officials said staff would provide appraisals and follow‑up details to the council office.

What happens next: County staff will proceed with closing and coordinate tenant move‑out and minor accessibility work so the courts can occupy the space.