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Division / Program:Nuisance Code Enforcement Organizational Responsibility: Community Development Director Division / Program Description The Nuisance CodeEnforcement 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. 2018Goals 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 20142015201620172018$ Increase% Increase ActualActualActualBudgetBudget(Decrease)(Decrease) Personnel Services$148,576$150,480$81,109$109,200$113,820$4,6204.2% Supplies & Materials85-2,0902,1352,135-0.0% Other Services & Charges--3,7503,8803,765(115)-3.0% Capital Outlay------0.0% Total$148,661$150,480$86,949$115,215$119,720$4,5053.9% FTE's2.002.001.101.101.10 2018Budget Impact Items Personnel increases include a 2.25% cost-of-living increase for city staff, and wage-step increases for eligible employees. 2016/2017Achievements Addressed over 291 public nuisance concerns brought to the City by residents with 64% 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. 71