HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-83-03 RESOLUTION N0.~83~3
A RESOLUTION URGING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TO
CONDEMN AND DEMOLISH THE FORMER "ttiGHLANDS"
MOTEL ON U. S. HIGHWAY ltl, SOUTH OF THE CITY
OF SEBASTIAN CITY LIMITS
WHEREAS, the "HIGHLANDS" Motel, immediately South
and adjacent to the City limits of the City of Sebastian
on U. S. Highway No. 1 and Schumann Drive, has been vacant
since 1~15; and
WHEREAS, the physical condition of,the building,
appurtenances, and grounds has deteriorated steadily from
1975 to the present without any physical improvements to
the property ever being made during this time by the
owner; and
WHEREAS, the site appears to 'be an attractive
nuisance, has been vandalized and is a haven for rats,
snakes and other vermin; and
WHEREAS, the unsightly appearance of the building,
appurtenances, and grounds detracts from the overall
appearance of the surrounding community of Sebastian Highlands,
Twin Lakes Section, as well as the unincorporated area in
Indian River County.
N~W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA:
That the Board of County Commissioners of indian
River CoFnty, Florida, is urged to take immediate action
within the bounds of law to condemn and demolish the
site of the former Highlands Motel for the general health,
safety, welfare and the appearance of the community.
This Resolution was duly passed and adopted by
the Council of the City of Sebastian, Florida, this__~
day of ~_~~.. , 1983.
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ATTEST:
-~ity Clerk. ~
Mayor.