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As per county code requirements, the owners of the properties were issued notices to repair or remove the structures, and advised of their right to appeal the condemnation order before the Indian River County Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals. In addition, condemnation cards were posted on the properties. Because staff could not obtain legal service for the condemnation notice on the property owned by Curtis Lee Brown, Sr. (#2 on attached list), and property -owned by Eddie R. Jordan (#7 on attached list) , a public notice was posted at the Indian River County Courthouse. ANALYSIS: The subject structures have been vacant for a considerable time. During that time, the buildings have continued to deteriorate and have been frequented by vandals and transients. Not only have the owners failed to maintain the structures in compliance with the Minimum Standard Codes, they have failed to bring the structures into compliance as required by posted notice. Since the owners have not filed an appeal to the condemnation order, the county may now proceed with demolition of the structures. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners declare said structures a nuisance, and order the buildings demolished with related debris removed from the property. This would be done by awarding a contract to a private company selected through standard procurement practices. Staff further recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Building Official to report the county's demolition and debris removal cost for each structure to the county attorney for the preparation and recording of a lien to be placed on the real property of the owner of each demolished unsafe structure for the purpose of recovering the county's costs. Director Rymer offered to explain each building individually, whereupon Vice Chairman Eggert asked if there was anyone present to challenge action on any of the structures. There was no response. Commissioner Macht inquired if there was an environmental assessment on any of the properties, and Director Rymer replied they were all single family homes. Commissioner Macht asked if there was any history of possible environmental problems, and Director Rymer responded she was not aware of any. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, to adopt Resolution No. 96-76 providing for demolition of unsafe structures and recovery of costs on properties set forth on Addendum "A", as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Commissioner Bird voiced concern about removal of LP gas tanks, and Director Rymer advised that tanks would be disconnected by the gas company and removed. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously. 19 BOOK98 P$�.r, July 9, 1996