I. RECOMMENDATION:
There is no staff recommendation at this time. This item was requested as a Future Agenda Item by Councilwoman Stolz.
II. BACKGROUND:
Councilman Adkisson had previously requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss, provide direction, and take potential action regarding City code enforcement operations. That item was on the October 10, 2019 City Council Agenda.
At that time, Councilwoman Stolz suggested looking at contracting with an outside firm to provide code enforcement services.
Staff then did an RFP (Request for Proposals) for code enforcement services.
On February 6, 2020, staff recommended contracting with Wildan for code enforcement services based on the proposals submitted. Services for sixteen hours per week (two eight hour days) would cost $52,416 per year.
Direction from Council was to table the item until the FY 2021 budget was prepared.
During FY 2021 budget preparation, Council's direction was to table the item until a later time.
III. DISCUSSION:
This item on the agenda allows for Council to discuss options, provide direction, and potentially take action regarding City code enforcement services.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
1. Council can direct City Manager to hire full-time Code Enforcement Officer;
2. Council can direct City manager to hire part-tine Code Enforcement Officer;
3. Council can direct City Manager to be back a contract for code enforcement services with an outside firm;
4. Council can choose to take no action and keep code enforcement as is.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact will varies based on the decision of the Council. Code enforcement is an unbudgeted General Fund expense. |