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. / <br /> CRY OF <br /> SE <br /> SEP 18 2015 <br /> HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND <br /> 1225MAIN STREET°SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 <br /> TELEPHONE. (772)588'5330° FAX(772)589'557U <br /> September 16' 2015 <br /> Ms.NancyK8ossa|i <br /> Legal Assistant <br /> Indian River County Attorney's Office <br /> 1801 27 1h Street, Building <br /> Vero Beach, FL 32960 <br /> Re: Quit Claim Deed toCity ofSebastian (See Attached) <br /> 198 Columbus Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 <br /> Dear Ms. K4ossa|i: <br /> The City of Sebastian recently acquired the above referenced parcel of land and respectfully requests <br /> that Indian River County provide anexemption from ad valorem taxes. <br /> The previous owner died in 2013 and the property has deteriorated to the point that itconstitutes a <br /> public nuisance, a health hazard and an "attractive nuisance" in the community. Neighboring property <br /> owners brought this derelict property to the attention of the City with numerous complaints. A <br /> substantial portion of the roof has fallen in and the interior walls have accumulated significant mold <br /> damage. The City's Building Director has determined that the property cannot be repaired and must be <br /> demolished. The property is considered an Unsafe Structure per City Code of Ordinance 26-34.08. <br /> The Indian River County Property Appraisers Office has recently inspected the property and agrees with <br /> the foregoing conclusions. The Office has reduced the 2015 assessment tothe lowest amount possible <br /> under Department ofRevenue Regulations. All property taxes including an escrow for 2O1S taxes have <br /> been paid. <br /> The Sebastian City Council was made aware of the condition of the property and the fact that no family <br /> members were interested in inheriting it and becoming responsible for any repairs. The City Council <br /> determined, consistent with staff advice, that the most expeditious way of addressing this public <br /> nuisance was for the City to acquire ownership and demolish the structure. Therefore, the public <br /> purpose in this case is the remediation of a public nuisance and health hazard. <br /> Thank you for your attention to this matter. <br /> Very truly yours, | <br /> '�0r <br /> Robert A. Ginsburg <br /> City Attorney <br /> 23 <br />