Committee flags staffing and cost questions for vacant-structure program implementation
Members warned a new registration program will require staff time for inspections, appeals and enforcement; they suggested fee revenue should offset administrative cost but raised questions about hire/contract capacity and recurring workload.
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Several members raised concerns about the administrative cost of running a vacant-structure registry: inspections, case management, letters, court filings and potential increased police/code enforcement presence. One member asked whether the city should expand staff capacity or use contracted legal services and the staff presenter noted existing code staff are near capacity and additional work may require new positions or contracted attorneys.
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