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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday, December 2, 2013 <br /> Page 23 <br /> Councilmember Etten concurred with Councilmember Laliberte, noting that how <br /> and when it was used didn't seem to be very consistent, and there needed to be <br /> some common ground for such a program to work. <br /> Rental Licensing Program <br /> While not having a 2014 levy impact, but in the context of the budget, Mr. Trudg- <br /> eon noted that the program would implement a half-time position in 2014, even- <br /> tually moving into a full-time position as projected revenue estimates came in to <br /> support the program for the first year of operation. After that, however, Mr. <br /> Trudgeon noted that funding would get more complicated, but with HRA funding <br /> participation in 2015, things could work out, but after that, there may be partial <br /> funding that would need to be addressed in future years. Mr. Trudgeon noted that <br /> the program would be funded 100%in 2014 from rental licensing fees. <br /> Once the program is established, and using formerly set-aside funds in 2014 from <br /> the Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) that would not be done in 2014, <br /> and HRA funding at $20,000, funding in the future would need to be identified as <br /> the costs will increase based on the full-time position funded 50/50 by the City <br /> and HRA. <br /> At the request of Councilmember Laliberte, Mr. Trudgeon advised that the HRA <br /> would not continue funding beyond that as it was anticipated that user fees could <br /> support the program and reflect future appropriations to ensure the program con- <br /> tinued to work, with no need for HRA funding at that point. If for some reason, <br /> the City ended up with a larger amount of A and B classified properties, and was <br /> not collecting sufficient fees, Mr. Trudgeon suggested that Community Develop- <br /> ment reserve funds be used for any funding gaps; with the start of a new 3-year <br /> cycle in 2017. After the first year, Mr. Trudgeon anticipated that the cash flow <br /> would be better defined. <br /> d. Adopt Final 2014 HRA Budget and Tax Levy <br /> Staff provided the proposed 2014 HRA Budget and Levy as detailed in the RCA <br /> dated December 2, 2013. <br /> Mayor Roe had several questions regarding line items, with an explanation pro- <br /> vided by Mr. Trudgeon on formulas and the NEP program. <br /> Councilmember Laliberte requested color-shaded columns in the next iteration; <br /> duly noted by Mr. Trudgeon. <br /> 13. Business Items (Action Items) <br /> a. 2014 Utility Fees <br />