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, 9.11.4. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - CONDEMNATION, DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES - (1) Vero Civic, Inc., 4030 Old Dixie Highway, (2) Tessie Lee Gordon, 423124' Court, (3) Sally Johnson Edgecombe, 4006 21" Avenue The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 23, 1998: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DATE: March 23, 1998 SUBJECT: Condemnation, Demolition and Removal of Unsafe Structures THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, Director &K Community Development Department FROM: Ester L. Rymer, DNnWor Building Divisio _Jk' _ It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of April 14th, 1998. 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. 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 by a private vendor approved through standard bid procedures. 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. APRIL 14, 1998 -76- 1]