Council debates paying for code enforcement as STR debate continues
Councilors and staff reviewed STR fee revenue and the role of the part‑time code enforcement officer; discussion focused on whether revenue would cover enforcement if STR permits were reduced and whether enforcement hours and tools need expansion.
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Councilors spent substantial time discussing enforcement capacity and funding tied to the city's STR program. The mayor summarized the current fee model: a $500 nonrefundable application designed to cover staff review and a $1,000 annual fee plus a 5% room tax on rentals; the mayor said the program was intended to fund a part‑time code enforcement position. "We changed the fee structure substantially to cover a code enforcement officer... it will pay its way up to that 35 residents," the mayor said.
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