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resources to code enforcement efforts along key corridors either through additional Staff/contracted services, <br />redirection of existing resources (limited), or other. This can also be discussed in the context of revised revenue <br />forecasts that can be utilized for building maintenance code enforcement. <br />3. Financial Incentives for Facade and Site Improvements <br />Rather than full property acquisition, the City could consider financial incentives in the form of improvements to <br />existing buildings. When considering this option, the City Council should evaluate the problem attempting to be <br />solved, and whether improvements to the building truly solves the issue, or simply delays the ultimate solution. For <br />example, is the City incentivizing an improvement that will ultimately be removed for right of way acquisition? <br />Will the overall site continue to appear blighted even with facade improvements (is there still outside storage <br />issues, other aesthetic issues, etc.)? The City Council should consider the longevity of the improvements in the <br />context of return on investment. Policy Direction: Does the City Council want Staff to explore a program of <br />financial incentives for facade or other site improvements? <br />4. Increased scrutiny in leases for City -Owned Parcels <br />The City owns various parcels along the Highway 10 Corridor acquired for the purposes of Highway 10 expansion <br />purposes. In the interim, the City has chosen to lease several parcels to private entities in order to retain these <br />parcels as taxable parcels. Staff would like the City Council's thoughts on development standards for these parcels <br />and its policy stance on continuing to lease these parcels. The City Council should consider this in the context of <br />return on investment versus resources used to manage leases and the quality of aesthetics of these leased properties. <br />Policy Direction: Does the City Council want to continue to lease these Highway 10 parcels? Does the City want to <br />set a higher standard for its properties (i.e. gravel parking, outside storage)? <br />5. Utilization of City Resources for voluntary clean up and improvements (Non -Violation Improvements) <br />This would apply to improvements that are not a violation of City Code. Examples include painting/graphic wraps <br />of plywood coverings of vacant structures and tree removal. This would direct resources to provide visual <br />improvements for elements that are not violations of City Code. Before moving forward with this alternative, Staff <br />would highly recommend a clear policy as to circumstances the City will consider this approach to avoid allegations <br />of unfairness to properties receiving code violation notices. Policy Direction: Does the City Council want to <br />consider the utilization of City resources to provide visual improvements to structures and sites for those issues that <br />are not a violation of City Code? <br />Timeframe: <br />30 Minutes <br />Funding Source: <br />This case is being prepared as part of normal staff duties. <br />Responsible Party(ies): <br />Community Development Director <br />Outcome: <br />Consensus on acceptable approaches to explore in the formation of a Corridor Improvement Program to be brought <br />back to a future session for further review and eventual adoption. <br />No file(s) attached. <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />