Trumbull commissioners look to buy First Place offices in Warren

Staff report

WARREN

Trumbull County commissioners and First Place Bank are in talks regarding the county’s acquiring most of the First Place corporate offices at 185 E. Market St.

The county would use the space — about 50,000 square feet — for at least two things: records storage for the recorder’s office and other departments, and office space for the planning commission and building inspection department.

Commissioners have wanted to move the planning commission and building inspection from the Wean Building on North Park Avenue for several years because of the poor condition of the Wean site.

Commissioner Paul Heltzel said commissioners have not put any money down on the purchase of the building, but they are discussing doing that soon.

A call to First Place, which has its corporate headquarters in the building, was not returned Friday.

Talmer Bank and Trust acquired First Place Bank’s assets this year after First Place filed for bankruptcy in 2012.