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Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />Owners/managers participating in the Crime-Free Multi-Family program may receive a 25%, <br />33%, or 50% discount on rental fees depending on their level of participation. In 2019, four <br />owners/managers received a 25% discount, and 21 received a 33% discount. The discount does <br />not apply to late fees. <br /> <br />When the City enforced late fee penalties (double fees), there have been some objections from <br />owners/managers (3 or 4 to date). A five business-day grace period was permitted. Depending <br />on the number of units, late fees range between $100 and $4,400. <br /> <br />Delinquent Rental License owners/managers were mailed notice on December 11, 2019 and <br />mailed (certified) notice on or about January 10, 2019. If non-compliant, in addition to the <br />double fee penalty, Administrative Fines will be charged on February 1st ($150); March 1st <br />($300); and April 1st ($450). After April 1st, the City will pursue court citations for owners <br />renting without a license. <br /> <br />NEXT STEPS <br />Staff will provide the Council with updates on the status of delinquent rental license renewals. <br /> <br />Staff will research rental licensing programs of similar suburbs for improvements to our program <br />and ordinances, and present at a future Council Work Session. Both owners/managers, and staff <br />have experienced frustration. The cause is likely a combination of the ordinance, Staff’s <br />administration/communications, and owners/managers lack of responsibility.