A New City Hall?

I've previously advocated for city government to relocate from its current premises on Hauss Square. Some in positions to do something it share that inclination.

Such a move would make room for the growing space needs of the Floyd County government. Why Floyd County government is growing while New Albany's is shrinking is a question for another day, but we do know that the justice system is crying for more space.

But where might the city government move to? The Spring Street fire hall has been suggested. The Fair Store offers some advantages.

But a new candidate may present itself. If my sources are correct, a certain property on Mansion Row falls under the asset forfeiture provisions of the criminal laws. If that property turns out to have been used as part of an ongoing criminal enterprise, or if the proceeds of an ongoing criminal enterprise were used to acquire or support it, it can be seized, pre- or post-conviction. Early word is that the relevant agencies are inclined to seize this property.

If New Albany police were instrumental in the investigation, the city may be eligible for up to 80% of the proceeds. Wouldn't it be karmic if the city were to use this Main Street building as its new center of government operations?