From
Katherine Garcia-Thomson
Title
An ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie Texas, amending Sec. 28-27 (a) (b) amending multi-family housing inspection fees and authorizing the addition of two (2) positions (Housing Enforcement Supervisor and Housing Enforcement Officer) to the HNS Housing Services staff
Presenter
William A. Hills, Director, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
In 2012, the City Council passed ordinance #9452 amending Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances. This revised and more stringent Multi-family ordinance was designed to improve the quality and maintenance of these facilities within the city. The Housing and Neighborhood Services Department, in cooperation with the Police Department, and other City Departments has been diligent in enforcing the provisions of this ordinance.
The fee structure for Multi-family has been reviewed annually to insure sufficient revenue is being generated to support the inspection program. By virtue of this, we are requesting a nominal increase in Multi-family inspection fees (Exhibit A). This increase is comparable with the fees established for these services in our survey cities, and will also allow us to increase staffing to keep pace with the significant growth being experienced in Multi-family development.
There has also been a significant increase in the number of Multi-family inspections required as our existing properties age. These properties require additional inspections to insure the improved conditions are sustained and are also a major contributor to the need for the addition of two positions to continue to support our diligence in enforcement activities, one (1) Housing Enforcement Supervisor and one (1) Housing Enforcement Officer.
Approval of this item has been recommended by the CCDC.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available through savings in the HCV Fund to support the additional $20,265 in funding for the staffing of these positions thro...
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