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g.A statement and checkbox to indicate that the registrant agrees to cooperate with <br />code enforcement inspectors based upon a credible, written complaint in <br />accordance with current laws that allow landlords and codes staff to enter a rental <br />property upon 24-hour notice or in the event of an emergency. <br />Recommendation #4 <br /> — Suspend further action on the current draft rental licensing <br />ordinance for two (2) years. This will allow one (1) year for implementation of the rental <br />registration program and the Property Maintenance Code and other recommendations and <br />have at least one full year of accurate data collection. At that time, there should be <br />adequate data and experience with existing tools to assess the need for a more detailed <br />rental licensing program where inspection is required or to address other issues as <br />needed. <br />Recommendation #5 <br />— Establish an institutional relationship with Northwestern <br />College and any other interested colleges to create an educational program for students <br />and parents and to develop a process for working with the college(s) on complaints that <br />may involve students. <br />Recommendation #6 <br /> —Allocate RHRA resources to create a comprehensive education <br />program associated with rental property and city codes. The program would address such <br />topics as the Property Maintenance Code, landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities, <br />rental occupancy limits, and resources available to both property owners and renters etc. <br />The program and materials would be modified to address a range of audiences including <br />realtors, colleges and college students, citizens, all property owners, etc. The program <br />should also include development of an official City pamphlet on the Rental Registration <br />Program, pertinent codes and regulations, and landlords and tenants responsibilities. An <br />investigation should be made into the feasibility of adding to real estate sale closing <br />document checkbox indicating that the buyer has received and read the City information <br />regarding existing maintenance codes and rental registration. <br />Recommendation #7 <br /> — The RHRA should create a line item in its budget for a <br />revolving abatement fund that could be used by the City to make emergency repairs that <br />would be billed to the property owner or certified on the property taxes. <br />Recommendation #8 <br /> — The Planning Commission or another appropriate body should <br />take up issues related to parking because these are largely zoning matters and are <br />complex and citywide in nature and outside the scope of this Committee. <br />Recommendation #9 <br /> —The HRA and Committee expect clear and accurate performance <br />data at the end of the 2-year period. To do so, the Community Development Department <br />might need resources and/or internal administrative policies that improve data collection <br />and analysis across departmental lines. <br />Chair Majerus requested questions and comments regarding the presentation from the <br />HRA Board. <br />3 <br /> <br />