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C I Y l CaN,tt, I M,nN�Q/ September 23, 1998 President Anderson opened a public hearing regarding a proposed resolution authorizing the demolition and clearing of the buildings located at 3229A and 3229B Vetmore Avenue. President Anderson invited public comment. Moved by Councibnember Pope, seconded by Councibnember Campbell to ease the public hearing. Laura Van Slyck, Director of Code Compliance, presented a brief background on the buildings proposed for demolition and the previous actions taken. Councilmember Overstreet questioned whether the owners had made any attempt to obtain the demolition permits. 1 Laura Van Slyck responded that one of the owners had been in contact with the Building Department in July, the process had been through SEPA, but that the money for the permit was never received. Coui,cilmember Pope questioned whether the City would receive interest on their money if a lien was filed against the property for the demolition. Laura stated that an itemized report would be prepared for the City Council which would include any and all expenses incurcu by the City from the time formal abatement began. After the City Council accepts the report, it will either be collected by the City Attorney as a personal obligation against the owners or it will be filed as an assessment against the property. Interest would accrue in either case. President Anderson disclosed his acquaintance with one of the owners of the property. He questioned wh--ther anyone objected to him participating. No one objected. 477