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.