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CC Work Session 2.2. <br />Meeting Date: 03/28/2023 <br />Information <br />Title: <br />Rental Inspection Program Ordinance Review <br />Purpose/Background: <br />This discussion follows the February 14, 2023 City Council work session discussion on Crime -Free Housing as <br />part of the Strategic Plan. At the meeting, the City Council directed staff to draft a Rental Housing Inspection <br />ordinance, along with associated fees needed for the implementation of the program. <br />Staff reviewed existing ordinances of cities with successful rental inspection programs. The draft ordinance <br />mirrors existing ordinances with minor revisions to fit the community of Ramsey. <br />Currently, rental license fees are significantly lower than surrounding communities and communities with <br />implemented rental housing programs. Existing rental license fees collected each year total $17,700.00, which <br />does not cover costs associated with existing inspections of rentals. A rental inspection program could essentially <br />be self -funded through an increase in rental license fees. An increase to licensing fees may cover wages for a <br />full-time inspector, vehicle and equipment needed for a successful rental housing inspection program. <br />Timeframe: <br />If the program is approved by the City Council, staff recommends implementation in 2024. <br />Funding Source: <br />The program may be partially or fully funded by rental licensing fees. <br />Responsible Party(ies): <br />Outcome: <br />Staffs requesting City Council to provide direction regarding the creation of a Rental Inspections Housing <br />Program. <br />Draft Ordinance <br />Presentation Rental Inspection <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 03/23/2023 03:41 PM <br />Form Started By: Stephanie Hanson Started On: 03/16/2023 02:20 PM <br />Final Approval Date: 03/23/2023 <br />