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ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari , SECONDED by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously directed staff to place this item on the December 18 , 2012 Agenda for public discussion and vote. IO. B. 4. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM Toms WILLIAMS REGARDING CODE ENFORCEMENTACTIVITY/DEMOLITION OFSTRUCTURES Tobias Williams, 2291 SE Braddock Street, Port St. Lucie, provided history regarding code enforcement activities and the demolition of his two structures, located at 303 SW 81' Avenue and 319 SW 8t' Avenue. After the structures had been demolished, he realized that since the Tax Collectors Office was using an incorrect address of 2295 SW Braddock Street, he had not been receiving correspondence from either Code Enforcement regarding the liens, nor the Building Department regarding demolition. Mr. Williams believed that if his correct address had been used, this situation would not have occurred. He said he still has a lien of about $9, 800 for demolition, and requested it be waived. Commissioner Solari, recognizing that errors had been made, suggested Mr. Williams meet with the County Attorney and Administrator to decide how the errors occurred so they can be corrected, and to decide what can be done about the liens . Community Development Director Bob Keating provided background and acknowledged that staff had been following the correct procedures throughout the process . He described the actions that had been taken on the properties, acknowledged that staff had used the official address from the Property Appraiser' s office to send certified correspondence, and clarified that the Notice was posted on the property in August of 2011 — with demolition in July of 2012 . He also told the Board that Mr. Williams was aware that the process was taking place, and that the liens against him were substantial . December 4, 2012 16 1 ` 43 PG 225 chi l