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To help better understand the current process used, the steps in seeking remedy are shown below: <br />1)Attempt to contact homeowner or renter and identify the violation and discuss aspects of <br />remedy. If contact is not made, an informational flyer identifying the violation(s) is left, <br />often with a written note and invitation to contact me. Document in Caselle [records <br />management system]. <br />2)Recheck location for remedy, usually 2 to 7 days later. Document in Caselle. <br />3)Attempt to contact homeowner. Document in Caselle. <br />4)Attempt to contact homeowner. Document in Caselle. <br />5)Write letter to property owner highlighting the violation(s) and invite them to contact me to <br />discuss the violations or reasons for not being able to remedy. Document in Caselle. <br />6)Recheck location for remedy, usually 2 to 7 days later. Document in Caselle. <br />7)Recheck location for remedy, usually 2 to 7 days later. Document in Caselle. <br />8)Letter sent from Fire Chief asking for either remedy or contact to discuss <br />9)Recheck location for remedy, usually 2 to 7 days later. Document in Caselle. <br />10)Based upon type and severity of violation, letter sent from city attorney informing property <br />owner as to the city’s options for criminal or civil actions to seek compliance to the city code. <br />Document in Caselle. <br />11)Recheck location for remedy. Document in Caselle. <br />12)Repeat #11 until it is determined the city council should be involved to consider legal action. <br />IMPLEMENTATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS <br />Staff does find an administrative citation to be a reasonable option for use in circumstances in which <br />steps 1-9 have been unsuccessful, ahead of seeking court ordered remedy. Additionally, discussion <br />may be needed on the timeline in which administrative citations might be applied to repeat offenders <br />versus first time unresolved violations. <br />DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COUNCIL FEEDBACK <br />Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for staff: <br /> •Comments and thoughts on the staff’s Code Compliance approach <br /> •Administrative citations for one or more types of violations <br />9