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_I Indian River Shores, regarding a joint application for recycling and education grants, all received funds to go to the SWDD. COPIES OF SAID INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS AND GRANT APPLICATION ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD. PROPOSED SETTLEMENT - DEMOLITION LIEN/PROPERTY OF A. BROOKS, JR. The Board reviewed memo from Asst. County Attorney Collins: TO: The Board of County Commissioners FROM: �c, William G. Collins II - Assistant County Attorney DATE: April 26, 1989 SUBJECT: Proposed Settlement for Demolition Lien Against the Property of Alexander Brooks, Jr. A building at 845 8th Avenue, S.W. was demolished by Indian River County, and a lien was placed against the property for the cost of demolition. The building had been destroyed by fire and was determined to be hazardous. Pursuant to County ordinances and Board approval, a lien was recorded on March 14, 1989 to secure the cost of demolition and removal of the structure in the amount of $2,723.43. The owner of the property, Mr. Alexander Brooks, Jr., is serving in the armed forces in Germany. A lien -on property cannot be foreclosed against an individual serving in the armed forces until such time as he leaves the service. Thus, it could be years before the County could recoup its costs of demolition. The County has been contacted by Mrs. Emma E. Jackson of Vero Beach who holds a Power of Attorney from Mr. Brooks. Mrs. Jackson is not able to pay off the entire $2,723.43 lien in a lump sum amount. Mrs. Jackson has proposed the_ following agreement to resolve this lien: 1. A down payment of $500.00. 2. Monthly payments in the amount of $200.00 for 11 months. 3. A final payment in the amount of $23.43. 4. Waiver of interest accruals as long as the agreement Is performed within the 1 -year time frame as proposed above. 56