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County Administrator Joseph Baird advised Mr. Williams that the Legal Office would need to make the final decision. He told the Board that after Mr. Williams had left the property in an unsatisfactory condition, the County was obligated to do something. Attorney Polackwich announced that he became aware of this yesterday, and after investigating the situation, learned that Mr. Williams owns about eight different properties in the County, and most of them are in the same unkempt condition. He said the problem started when the Property Appraiser' s records showed the "2295 " incorrect address on five of the properties, and "2291 " on three. He believed the Notice was valid because the Indian River County Code directs staff to send Notice on demolition to the last known address, and if it is not signed for, then a Notice is posted on the property, which is what staff did. He suggested his office review the details to decide whether the demolition liens are sustainable. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the Satisfaction of Lien for demolition, maintaining the properties, and Mr. Williams being proactive and addressing some of the issues before bringing this back to the Board for determination. Commissioner O ' Bryan suggested that Mr. Williams take care of all pending liens and bring the properties into compliance, to show good faith in paying his bills, before the Board considers waiving the demolition liens . Bea Nelson, Beneducci Real Estate, conveyed that Mr. Wilson is trying to request a partial Code Enforcement lien release to sell the property located at 358 8a' Avenue, and in turn, the proceeds that he receives will pay the utility lien and partial taxes. She revealed that there is currently a contract on this property, and they are trying to close on or before December 31 st, but the Code Enforcement lien is tied to all the properties and holding up the closing. December 4, 2012 18 .. � . . . . � 14 3 PG 227 1