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City Code: There are a number of codes used by other cities that could serve as a template for Arden Hills if this program is adopted. A fee for the registration would also need to be set in the City's fee schedule. Cost: In addition to the cost of updating the code to include this program, there would also be ongoing administration time involved in locating rental properties, processing applications, recording applications, and issuing approved registrations. Staff estimates that setting up the program would cost $2,500 of staff time, including the City Attorney. Ongoing administration costs would vary depending on compliance. The registration fee would likely cover the cost of the program; however, an additional or telnporary employee may be needed to initially set up the database, track applications, and perform ongoing administration. As of August 2008, there were almost 210 non-homesteaded single family homes, which is the only data source the city has for estimating the number of single family rental properties. Actual number of rental units is likely to vary from the non-homesteaded number. During the 2000 census, the City was reported to have 350 rental units, which included the 37 unit Parkshore Apartments building and the senior apartments. If there are 210 single family rental units, a $25 registration fee would produce $5,250 in revenue. The revenue would be dedicated to covering the cost of administering and enforcing the program. Rental Licensing Rental licensing generally includes all of the provisions under rental registration but also includes a periodic inspection program internal to the dwelling. A rental licensing program would require property owners to submit to an inspection by a licensed inspector before the property could be rented. Cities with many multi-family buildings often use this type or program; however, it can be extended to single family dwellings. Since Arden Hills has just one traditional apartment building and two senior apartment buildings, a rental licensing program that focuses on multi-family buildings would have little impact at this time. With the development of multi-family housing on TCAAP, a rental licensing program may be warranted in the future. While a rental licensing program can have some benefits where the housing stock is deteriorating, the program does not address the issues that have been expressed by Councilor residents any more than does rental registration. Furthermore, all housing in Arden Hills is covered under the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), which was approved by the City in 2006. The IPMC already allows the City to require repairs internal and external to a structure if there is deterioration. City Code: There are a number of codes used by other cities that could serve as a template for Arden Hills if this program is adopted. A fee for the license would also need to be set in the City's fee schedule. City of Arden Hills City Council Work Sessionfor October 20, 2008 \\AhdocsJ\ah\AHdata\Planning\Community Development\Communi~v L ivabilizv \ Memos \1 02008 - CC Memo - Coml11uni~v L ivabilizv. doc Page 9 of 12