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BOCK NO FAGS 19 8 Commissioner Adams continued that unfortunately now we don't have the opportunity to debate the merits of the proj ect because of the demerits of some of the folks involved. She hoped that, in lights of these discoveries, some changes will be made and something positive will come out of it. Commissioner Tippin felt terribly disappointed and agreed that not enough investigation was done but reminded the Board that a lot of good things were also discovered at the beginning of the project. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion passed by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Macht being absent). CONDEMNATION, DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES - COLLIER - WILLIAMS - GRUT - BANDS AND COPELAND - WORKMAN The Board reviewed a Memorandum of February 12, 1997: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DATE: February 12, 1997 SUBJECT: Condemnation, Demolition and Removal of Unsafe Structures THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, DirectorAw Community Development Department FROM: Ester L Rymer, Direr -to Building Division LID It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of March 4, 1997. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The structures described in the attached detail have been condemned and ordered repaired or removed. Said structures have been inspected by staff, and are considered unsafe and detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. 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 certified mail service for the condemnation notice on the property owned by Collier (#1 on attached list), and property owned by Elijah Griff (#3 on attached list), and the property owned by Roosevelt Banks (#5 on attached list), legal notice was served by posting a public notice on the specific property and 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. MARCH 49 1997 20