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