Item 5: Ordinance Expanding Rental Housing Code Language

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purposes. There may be an element of confusion because the program budget has been within the general fund since the program’s inception, but excess revenue is accounted for and dedicated to the Rental Housing Code program, rather than becoming absorbed by the larger general fund. The proposed FY10 budget calls for establishing a separate fund to more clearly account for these revenues and expenses. These concerns will continue to be discussed with the ongoing Department Advisory Committee. RELATED CITY POLICIES Chapter III, Existing Housing Supply and Neighborhoods, Policy A.25 of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan 2004 update: Conserve the metropolitan area’s supply of existing affordable housing and increase the stability and quality of older residential neighborhoods, through measures such as revitalization; code enforcement; appropriate zoning; rehabilitation programs; relocation of existing structure; traffic calming; parking requirements; or public considerations. These actions should support planned densities in these areas. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council may consider the following options: 1.Approve the proposed ordinance. 2.Approve the proposed ordinance with modifications. 3.Take no action allowing the program standards to remain unchanged. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt an ordinance concerning rental housing standards; amending Section 8.425 of the Eugene Code, 1971. ATTACHMENTS A.Proposed Rental Housing Code Ordinance FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Rachelle Nicholas Telephone: 682-5495 Staff E-Mail: rachelle.d.nicholas@ci.eugene.or.us Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090427\S0904275.doc