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Print Agenda Item http://156.142.212.178:8080/print_ag memo.cfin?seq=6176&rev num=... <br /> 2. Increased Code Enforcement Resources <br /> The City responds to a number of nuisance complaints along key corridors ranging from outside storage to <br /> building maintenance. The City is generally able to keep up with complaints regarding outside storage. <br /> However, case management for lack of maintenance to buildings and structures is a time-consuming process <br /> for the City and the necessary corrective actions are often times costly to property owners. This topic will <br /> likely be discussed as part of the 2017 Budget preparation. Policy Direction:Does the City Council want <br /> Staff to explore allocating additional resources to code enforcement efforts along key corridors either <br /> through additional Staff/contracted services, redirection of existing resources (limited), or other: This can <br /> also be discussed in the context of revised revenue forecasts that can be utilized for building maintenance <br /> 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 <br /> improvements to existing buildings. When considering this option, the City Council should evaluate the <br /> problem attempting to be solved, and whether improvements to the building truly solves the issue, or simply <br /> delays the ultimate solution. For example, is the City incentivizing an improvement that will ultimately be <br /> removed for right of way acquisition?Will the overall site continue to appear blighted even with facade <br /> improvements (is there still outside storage issues, other aesthetic issues, etc.)?The City Council should <br /> consider the longevity of the improvements in the context of return on investment.Policy Direction:Does <br /> the City Council want Staff to explore a program of financial incentives for facade or other site <br /> 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 <br /> expansion purposes. In the interim, the City has chosen to lease several parcels to private entities in order to <br /> retain these parcels as taxable parcels. Staff would like the City Council's thoughts on development <br /> standards for these parcels and its policy stance on continuing to lease these parcels. The City Council <br /> should consider this in the context of return on investment versus resources used to manage leases and the <br /> quality of aesthetics of these leased properties. Policy Direction:Does the City Council want to continue to <br /> lease these Highway 10 parcels?Does the City want to set a higher standard for its properties (i.e. gravel <br /> 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 <br /> wraps of plywood coverings of vacant structures and tree removal. This would direct resources to provide <br /> visual improvements for elements that are not violations of City Code. Before moving forward with this <br /> alternative, Staff would highly recommend a clear policy as to circumstances the City will consider this <br /> approach to avoid allegations of unfairness to properties receiving code violation notices.Policy Direction: <br /> Does the City Council want to consider the utilization of City resources to provide visual improvements to <br /> structures and sites for those issues that are not a violation of City Code? <br /> Timeframe: <br /> 30 Minutes <br /> Funding Source: <br /> 2 of 3 8/26/2016 8:15 AM <br />