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r NOV - 9 1993 fi00K 90 PAGE 989 -1 Ester L. Rymer, Director of the Building Division, reported that the Sheriff's Department notified her that these properties are being entered illegally and used for illegal purposes. She added that two individuals hold tax certificates on these properties, and they were notified by certified mail of this condemnation proceeding. Commissioner Adams asked if the owners of these buildings are county residents. She wondered whether we will ever be able to recover the cost of demolition. Director Rymer responded that the owners of record are local residents. Staff has not been able to reach them by telephone, but they were notified by certified mail. She agreed that we may not be able to recover the cost of demolishing the buildings. The Road and Bridge Department has been handling demolition without the use of outside contractors to save money, and most of the costs associated with demolitions are landfill charges. Attorney Vitunac stressed that the County has a responsibility to keep the county safe for its residents even if we do not recover the cost of destroying these structures. Karl Zimmermann, Tax Collector, commented that the County's lien for the cost of demolition would supersede the Tax Collector's lien. Chairman Bird asked if we had discussed with the Fire Department the possibility of using them for a controlled burn. Director Rymer responded that we always offer these types of buildings to the Fire Department, but they usually cannot be used for controlled burns because of their location. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 93-197, providing for the demolition of unsafe structures and the recovery of costs, as set forth in the staff's memorandum. 44