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(1) Property owners, tenants and/or occupants can be held accountable for violations as deemed necessary by the City Administrator or Designee. (2) Appeals shall be heard in accordance to the procedures set forth in City Code. (3) The City Council at any time, may determine the level and order of penalties, or may impose penalties exceeding those below based on the history of compliance and the severity of the violation up to a maximum of $10,000.00 per violation. (4) Penalties for violations based on Crime Free Housing participation are based on annual adopted fees as part of the Fee Schedule. Sec. 26-657. Administration and Maintenance Standards. The City has adopted standards for all properties, to include rental properties. In regards to this Code, all rental properties must be maintained in accordance to all local, state and federal laws including but not limited to, the Minnesota State Fire Code, Building Code, and Accessibility Code. The City has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), referenced in Article V. Property Maintenance Code; Sec. 105-142 Adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code as published by the International Code Council, Inc. (1) It is the responsibility of the licensee to assure that every rental dwelling and rental dwelling unit is maintained in compliance with all City ordinances, State Law, and Federal laws. A violation of City Code, State Law, or Federal law, constitutes a public nuisance and may be abated under the provisions of the City Code or IPMC. (2) Snow and Ice Removal. Rental dwellings containing four or more dwelling units must remove snow and ice and remediate hazardous conditions from all walkways, sidewalks, steps and parking areas within 72 hours of a snowfall. Sec. 26-659. Falsely Reporting Violations. No person shall report a violation of this Chapter knowing or having reason to know that the report is false with the intent to affect the licensing status or inspection schedule of the rental dwelling. Sec. 26-660. Violations. In addition to any other sanctions or administrative penalties imposed, any violation of this Chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor offense, punishable as defined by State Law. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. Sec. 26-661. No Warranty by City. By enacting and undertaking to enforce this Chapter, neither the City nor its City Council, agents or employees warrant or guaranty the safety, fitness or suitability of any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit in the City. Licensees and occupants should take appropriate steps to protect their interests, health, safety and welfare. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance becomes effective after its passage on January 1, 2024, subject to charter section 5.04. SUMMARY. The following summary clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance and is approved for publication: The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the regulations for rental residential dwelling units and create a crime -free rental housing program. Page 11 of 12