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ANALYSIS: The subject structure has been vacant for a considerable time and has been damaged by fire. During that time, the structure (building, pool, pool enclosure) has continued to deteriorate and has become an attractive nuisance for vandals and transients. Neighbors have expressed concern that the unsecured structure could be a source of wind blown debris in the event of a storm. Not only has the owner failed to maintain the structure in compliance with the Minimum Standard Codes, they have failed to bring the structure into compliance as required by posted notice. Since the owner has not filed an appeal to the condemnation order,the county may now proceed with demolition of the structure and with assessing a lien against the property for demolition and removal.Recent County demolition contracts have averaged $4,175 per residential site. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed the title report for this site. There is a lien for water and/or sewer charges held by the County since December, 2012 in the amount of $149.47. Two Code Enforcement liens encumber the property. One was assessed for overgrown grass and weeds, and having an unsecured, unmaintained swimming pool in unsanitary condition from July 2013. As of September 22, 2015, the accrued fine amount for that violation will be $79,200 (794 days x $100 per day). The second code lien was assessed August 2015 for the hazardous and unsecured condition of the burnt out structure. That lien amount accrual will be $3,100 as of September 22, 2015. Total liens on this property are $82,449.47 as of September 22, 2015. Taxes for 2013 and 2014 have not been paid for a balance of$3,694.85. A tax certificate has been issued for 2013 delinquent taxes. There are no mortgages on the property. If the Board follows staff's recommendation (below) and authorizes demolition, staff will initiate the process to secure a demolition contractor and commence demolition. That process usually takes approximately 8 weeks. If, during that process and prior to demolition, the owner obtains a demolition permit or a complete rehabilitation permit, the county demolition process could be halted. FUNDING Funding in the amount of$4,175 for the demolition and removal of the unsafe structure on the residential site is available in the MSTU Fund/Reserve for Contingency. After demolition bids are received and a demolition contract is awarded, a budget amendment will need to be processed to move those funds to the MSTU/Road & Bridge/Other Contractual Services-Account#00421441-033490. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners declare the referenced structure unsafe and a nuisance and order the building demolished, with related debris removed from the property by a private vendor approved through standard bid procedures. 2 264 i