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reiterated that the single-family home inspections take a lot more time because they are looking at <br /> water-heaters, air conditioners, and other appliances. She added that a lot of the single-family <br /> homes also have basements that need to be inspected. She explained that the inspectors have a <br /> checklist of everything they need to look at. She added that they are also finding a lot more <br /> violations in the single-family homes. <br /> Councilmember Howell said she does not have a problem with the fee being the same for single- <br /> family homes and apartment units. <br /> Councilmember Olson suggested that it could be most fair if they tie the fee to square footage <br /> rather than a per unit cost. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson noted that a lot of the time, a smaller home will take <br /> up more time on an inspection than a larger home. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if they need to be doing an in-depth inspection on systems that <br /> are good for multiple years. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson said they are inspecting all of these systems at every <br /> inspection, which is common practice. She explained that with the tiered inspection program they <br /> will not be going into units every year anyway. She said they are doing inspections in all units this <br /> year since it is a new program. <br /> Councilmember Howell asked if there is a way to reverse the tiers on the program so the <br /> inspections are done every two years with more inspections needed at properties with issues. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson said yes and explained that they can bring back the <br /> ordinance and make changes as the Council sees fit. <br /> Mayor Kuzma noted that they will be able to see throughout the year what the true costs are that <br /> will be associated with this program. <br /> Councilmember Howell said there seem to be enough issues with the program that they need to <br /> reevaluate. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove suggested getting rid of the conversion fee. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson explained that the conversion fee is something that all <br /> other cities have. She noted this is not something they need to have; they were just following suit <br /> with other cities' programs. <br /> The consensus of the Council was to direct Staff to amend the background check requirements to <br /> only require them for property managers per State law and to further review the ordinance to make <br /> changes to the fee schedule. <br /> City Council Work Session/August 27, 2024 <br /> Page 10 of 12 <br />