Laserfiche WebLink
Ba IU 2 PAGE 384 <br />General discussion followed regarding anticipated August and September revenues <br />and Budget Director Joe Baird advised the Board that these amounts could be adjusted the last <br />week in September. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the <br />amendment of the Sheriff Gary Wheeler's Fiscal Year 1996-97 <br />Operating Budget by $372,960 representing revenue generated <br />from housing of Broward County inmates for July, 1997, and <br />anticipated revenues for August and September, 1997, as <br />recommended by staff. <br />7.D. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. - PROPOSAL FOR PARTIAL FORGIVENESS OF <br />DEBT - K. B. SMITH <br />The Board reviewed a letter of August 18, 1997: <br />— Indian River County Habitat For `XZ1111anity, inn. 561-562-9860 <br />R 220918thA.venue - Nem Beack FL. 32960 Fk561-562-8732 <br />�rwri� <br />August 18, 1997 <br />Mr. Charles Vitunac <br />County Attorney <br />Indian River County Administration Bldg. <br />1840 25th Street <br />Vero Beach, Florida 32960 <br />Dear Mr. Vitunac; <br />Habitat for Humanity, a local ministry that builds houses with needy individuals <br />within our community, is attempting to purchase several lots within the Gifford <br />community. <br />A title search on one of the parcels under contract, revealed that a lien has been <br />placed on the property by the county to recover the costs of tearing down and disposing <br />of a nuisance structure. Interest has been accruing at the rate of 12% per annum since <br />1989 and the amount due the county, in our judgment, considerably exceeds the market <br />value of the property. <br />Please consider a proposal to settle the lien for the direct demolition costs only <br />($2,905.76). By doing so it would be a win-win for all parties involved. The county will <br />be able to recover their hard costs for the nuisance removal and more important get a new <br />home onto the tax roll; the property owner will be able to get out from under a major <br />debt, one that could likely never be satisfied through sale of the property; and Habitat will <br />be able to work with a needy family to put them into a new home. <br />We feel that this proposal is a great opportunity for all parties to work together in <br />the best interest of the community. We hope you will positively consider our request. <br />Sincerely <br />AUGUST 26, 1997 David Pearson <br />