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Council considers one‑year Granicus subscription to identify unlicensed short‑term rentals
Summary
Council reviewed a Granicus compliance tool to identify unlicensed short‑term rentals; staff reported about 140 unlicensed properties in allowed zones, roughly 86–90 licensed, with an annual subscription cost cited at about $22,600 and potential one‑time fees; council discussed a budget amendment and staff capacity to implement enforcement.
Council member Hyland proposed purchasing short‑term rental (STR) compliance software from Granicus to identify unlicensed properties and improve enforcement of existing rules.
Hyland said Granicus reported roughly 140 unlicensed properties in zones where STRs are allowed and that the city currently shows about 86–90 licensed STRs, leaving roughly 50 properties that could be brought into compliance. The presentation referenced a one‑time implementation/license amount (described in the meeting as approximately $25,000+) and an annual subscription near $22,600. Hyland suggested a one‑year purchase to test the software and asked for a budget amendment to cover the initial costs.
Council members discussed staff capacity to pursue compliance and whether recovered transient room‑tax (TRT) revenue and new license fees could offset the subscription costs. Staff noted Granicus may be available through state contract and that procurement options will be reviewed. Council asked staff to check state‑contract availability, develop a budget amendment, and return with a recommendation on staffing and enforcement plans.
No final purchasing vote was recorded in the work session transcript; staff will prepare procurement information and an estimated budget amendment for council consideration.
