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TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem and City Council <br />City Manager, Rose Beverley <br />FROM: Duke McGee, Building Official <br />Item No. 14 <br />SUBJECT: Discuss city -wide Rental Home Inspection Program; and provide direction to <br />Staff. <br />MTG. DATE: April 14, 2025 <br />BACKGROUND: <br />There is no current enforcement mechanism or standard policy for city wide rental units. <br />Annual safety inspections are crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of occupants in a <br />building. Here are some key reasons why these inspections are important: <br />• Ensuring Code Compliance <br />• Identifying Potential Hazards <br />• Preventing Fire and Other Emergencies <br />• Protecting Occupant Health and Safety <br />• Mitigating Liability Risks <br />• Insurance and Liability Benefits <br />• Maintaining Emergency Readiness <br />• Promoting Long -Term Sustainability <br />• Improving Building Value <br />STATUS OF ISSUE: <br />A largeercenta <br />p ge of complaints we receive are about life safety issues or substandard living <br />conditions in rental units. <br />OPTIONS: Discussion only. <br />RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and provide direction to staff. <br />