Commissioners approve $1.59 million land purchase for west-side wastewater facility

The Lorain County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 28 approved requisitions that included a $1,586,487.32 payment to Vermilion French Creek Title Agency for land to host a west-side water resource recovery facility.

Commissioner David J. Moore described the purchase as "a good deal for the taxpayers and the west side of the county with over 100 acres at around $13,500/acre." County staff and the prosecutor's office worked with the developer and realtors to ensure paperwork and due diligence were completed, according to discussion in the meeting. Perkins said the purchase will be financed by issuing notes and repaid from the plant's operational income, with no immediate impact to the general fund. The requisition appeared as item #790 in Resolution No. 26-486 and was adopted by roll call vote.