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Board votes to close county-owned storage facility; renters given six months to remove property

Owen County Board of Commissioners · January 8, 2026

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Summary

The commissioners adopted Resolution 2026002 to cease operations of Owen Valley Storage effective July 1, 2026; renters must remove items by June 30 and the board expects to transfer remaining balances to the jail fund as directed.

The board adopted Resolution 2026002 to cease operations of the county-owned storage facility commonly known as Owen Valley Storage. The resolution directs that no new rental agreements be executed after enactment, that renters be notified the facility will cease operations effective 07/01/2026, and that all items be removed no later than 06/30/2026. Amounts owed for periods prior to 01/01/2026 remain due.

Staff told the board there are refunds to process for customers who paid ahead into March/April and that accounting and closure resolutions will be presented at a future meeting. Commissioners noted one portion of the storage complex used by sheriff/other county operations will remain county-owned; appraisals on the parcel(s) near the jail are expected to inform future decisions about sale or retention to help fund the jail project.

The board instructed staff to follow applicable statutory procedures for unclaimed property if items are left after the deadline and asked the county attorney to provide guidance on disposition steps and any required notices.