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Building Official Scott McAdam recapped his memorandum dated November 21, 2013, <br />providing description, conditions, and analysis on six condemned structures that were found to <br />be unsafe and detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the public. He recommended that <br />the Board declare the structures unsafe, order them removed, and approve the proposed <br />Resolution for the recovery of condemnation and demolition fees. He revealed that a demolition <br />permit had been pulled on December 11, 2013, for the property located at 8386 63rd Court, and <br />asked the Board to allow the property to remain on the demolition agenda in case the owner does <br />not follow through with the demolition. <br />A brief discussion ensued regarding title work, tax certificates, and the total dollar <br />amounts of delinquent taxes on the properties. <br />Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal informed the Board that his office conducts an <br />ownership and encumbrance report at the beginning of the demolition and condemnation <br />process, and are duty bound to notify lien holders and those with interest in the property. <br />Chairman O'Bryan conveyed that Attorney Reingold had been exploring the possibility <br />of crafting a report for an ordinance that would create a non -ad valorem tax assessment instead <br />of a lien for these types of activities. <br />Mr. McAdam responded to Chairman O'Bryan, stating that certified notices of the <br />potential demolition hearing had been sent to all property owners, that responses pertaining to <br />the properties had been received, and that notices were posted on the properties. <br />Althea McKenzie, 2405 16th Avenue, stated that two in every five properties designated <br />for demolition are located in Gifford, and she voiced her concerns. She did not believe there <br />were local programs that reach out to people in need. She did not feel that all individuals wanted <br />their structures torn down because of the impact and permit fees involved in rebuilding. She <br />listed several options, asked the Board to review the programs that are currently in place to assist <br />December 17, 2013 10 <br />