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Dylan Reingold, County Attorney William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney Kate Pingolt Cotner, Assistant County Attorney TO: Ofce of INDIAN MEMORANDUM Board of County Commissioners /a A ) Communi y Development 1112112017 RIVER COUNTY ATTORNEY THROUGH: Stan Boling, Director, Community Development Department THROUGH: Scott P. McAdam, MCP, CBO, Building Official FROM: William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney DATE: November 15, 2017 SUBJECT: Condemnation, Demolition and Removal of Unsafe Structure Located at 4076 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of November 21, 2017. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The structure listed in the attached condemnation list, locally referred to as the Club Bali, has been condemned and ordered repaired or removed by the Building Official. The structure has been inspected by staff and is considered unsafe and detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. It is a threat to the abutting building to the south and the owner of .the neighboring building has complained of water getting into his building from the Club Bali building. As per county code requirements, the owner of the property and others with an interest in the property were issued notices to repair or remove the structure within 60 days, and advised of their right to appeal the condemnation order before the Indian River County Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. In addition, condemnation cards were posted on the property. The owner was also notified that the Board would consider a Resolution to demolish the building and impose a lien, if they failed to demolish the structure or obtain permits to repair the structure. The owner has not applied for repair permits, demolition permits, or appealed the decision of the Building Official. ANALYSIS: The subject structure has been vacant for a considerable period of time. During that time, the building has continued to deteriorate. The roof has a large hole where water freely enters the building. The second story has partially collapsed and the building is unsecured. It is frequented by vandals, IV drug users and transients. The Sheriff's Department found a gun in the building recently. The parcel was recently purchased at tax deed sale by Summit Tax Partners, LLC, of Lincoln, Nebraska. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, municipal liens are not scrubbed from a tax deed sale so the County's Notice recorded on the public record is valid against the new owner. The County Attorney's Office contacted Summit Partners by letter, phone and email in September 2017. Summit expressed the P84