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Division / Program:Nuisance Code Enforcement Organizational Responsibility: Community Development Director Division / Program Description The Nuisance Code Enforcement Programprovides for the general welfare of the community by ensuring citizens can have public nuisance issues addressed and eliminated, and, ensuring that various public safety and health standards are maintained. This provides a healthier and safer community for all citizens and provides for enhanced neighborhood livability and property values.The Program’s activities are accounted for in the General Fund. 2017Goals and Objectives Greater public awareness and compliance with city codes and ordinances through education, cooperation and enforcement. Minimize the negative effects of public nuisance violations upon surrounding homes and neighborhoods. Enhanced property values and livability of neighborhoods. Financial Summary 20132014201520162017$ Increase% Increase ActualActualActualBudgetBudget(Decrease)(Decrease) Personal Services$143,908$148,576$150,480$111,000$109,200$(1,800)-1.6% Supplies & Materials1685-2,0902,135452.2% Other Services & Charges---3,7503,8801303.5% Capital Outlay------0.0% Total$143,924$148,661$150,480$116,840$115,215$(1,625)-1.4% FTE's2.002.002.001.101.10 2017Budget Impact Items Personnel increases include a 2.0% cost-of-living increase for City Staff, and wage-step increases for eligible employees. 2015/2016Achievements Addressed over 300 public nuisance concerns brought to the City by residents with 80% of cases resolved within 20 days. With education efforts, enforcement efforts and the introduction of the Neighborhood Enhancement Program, the numbers of nuisance complaints received from residents has been going down over the last few years. Staff continuesto receive, and promptly address,concerns that require immediate response in neighborhoods, such as, unguarded pools, dangerous building conditions and abandoned refrigerators. 72