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CRA considers dedicated code enforcement officer; staff outlines funding split and options
Summary
Staff proposed a dedicated code‑enforcement resource for CRA districts, presenting two options (part‑time split or full‑time) and a proposed funding allocation (CRA paying 50% of salary with a 70/22/8 split among districts); commissioners favored a full‑time dedicated position and asked staff to return with implementation details.
City staff recommended appointing a code enforcement employee whose time would be dedicated in part to CRA districts to improve compliance, reduce blight and support CRA redevelopment objectives. The board discussed full‑time versus part‑time staffing and funding shares.
Staff described two delivery options: (1) hire a full‑time officer with a portion of that salary charged to the CRA districts, or (2) create a part‑time position split across the districts. Staff presented a proposed budget allocation: CRA would pay 50% of the salary, with the CRA contribution split among the three districts at 70% (Downtown), 22% (South Historic) and 8% (North Historic). The remaining 50% of the position’s cost would be covered by the city’s general fund.
Commissioners debated operational details, fairness across neighborhoods and how the role would be scheduled. Chief Shaw and staff explained current code enforcement coverage (two officers split the city roughly at 19th Street) and said the CRA‑dedicated resource would free other officers to cover the rest of the city. Commissioners pressed for a program that pairs enforcement with education and property‑owner outreach rather than solely punitive actions.
Several commissioners voiced support for starting with a full‑time CRA‑assigned officer (or making a part‑time role full‑time later if caseloads grow) and asked staff to return with a staffing proposal, formal job description, estimated total salary and benefits, and tracking plans to show how time is allocated among districts. Staff also noted they will monitor active grant agreements when calculating available CRA funds for the position.
No final hiring decision was made; the board gave direction to develop implementation details and return with a recommended budget and timeline.
