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Expanded Neighborhood Enhancement Program: The renovation and preservation of neighborhoods for both multifamily and single family sector has been discussed by the Housing Maintenance Code and/or Rental Licensing Program Council using a . The housing maintenance code new would target maintenance issues of owner occupied and Rental Licensing rental properties for mostly the exterior condition of the home. The Program would address code deficiencies for non-homesteaded (rental) single family and multi-family properties through an interior and exterior inspection. To implement either program, the Council must adopt an ordinance. In addition, to provide the necessary funds and management of the program the HRA may be asked to pay for this new program through the use of the HRA levy. The HRA would be contract with the City for staff to implement the program. It is estimated that two new inspection staff would be required and one administrative staff for an estimated annual program cost between $120,000 - $150,000. In addition, other types of programs could be explored that could address code related issues such as an inspection voucher program. This type of program would provide a voucher to homeowners to provide a private inspection prior to sale of the home. To be eligible for the voucher, the homeowner would need to require that the results are provided to the City/HRA and if code deficientcies are found If they would either need to be corrected and/or relayed to the purchaser of the home. the Council and HRA are supportive of these types of new programs to begin addressing code deficiencies in single family and multi-family properties, additional budgeted and levy funds would be required . This type of program would only be feasible with the maximum levy request. Estimated Final Program Expenditure 2004 $10,000 2005 Suggested Budget Amount: $172,500 (full levy request option) Can Federal Funds be Used No Demographic Studies/Marketing: 7. Currently funds for marketing and special studies such as the multi-family study and demographic updates (which are important to keep current) are included within the administration budget line items. These are more appropriately accounted for as program items instead of general administration. Therefore, in the 2005 budget a new program item is added for demographic and marketing to more accurately reflect the cost of these programs and the total cost for administration of the HRA. Estimated Final Program Expenditure 2004 $12,000 2005 Suggested Budget Amount: $15,000 Can Federal Funds be Used No HRA Budget Hearing & Levy Request - Page 5 of 9