Item B: Rental Housing Program - and attA

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(3) Investigations. (a) The city manager shall initiate investigations only after completion of the process in subsection (2) of this section. (b) The city manager shall conduct an investigation to confirm the validity of the complaint. (c) If the city manager determines that the complaint is not valid, the case shall be closed and all parties notified. (d) If the city manager determines that the complaint is valid, the city manager shall issue a notice and order pursuant to subsection (5) of this section. (4)Inspection and Right of Entry. When it may be necessary to inspect to enforce the provisions of sections 8.400 through 8.440 of this code, the city manager may enter the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed therein, provided that if such building or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the city manager shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, the owner’s agent, or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused by the owner, the city manager shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry, including issuance of administrative search warrants. If entry is refused by the tenant, the complaint may be dismissed and the case closed. The city shall provide notice to the owner or owner’s agent not less than 24 hours prior to a scheduled inspection of the premises in order to afford the owner or landlord the opportunity to be present during the inspection. (5) Notices and Orders. (a) For valid complaints, the city manager shall issue an order to the owner or the owner’s agent. The notice and order shall include the following: 1. Address and unit number if applicable; 2. A statement that the city manager has found the premises to be in violation of section 8.425 of this code as alleged in the complaint; 3. A description of the violation; 4. A deadline for completing repairs of ten days, unless the city manager determines that the necessary repairs cannot be completed within the ten day period. If the city manager makes such a determination, the owner or owner’s agent shall submit a compliance schedule acceptable to the city within ten days; 5. A statement advising the owner or the owner’s agent that if the required repairs are not completed by the deadline stated in the notice and order, the city manager may: a. Issue an administrative civil penalty, or initiate a prosecution in municipal court, or both; and