Code of Ordinances Amendmnet - Title 14 Rental Housing Tiered Inspection Program/Resolution Copyrighted
July 2, 2018
City of Dubuque Action Items # 4.
ITEM TITLE: Rental Housing Tiered Inspection Program - Code
Amendment and Adoption of Program
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending 1) Passage of an ordinance
amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title
14, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Artide J Property
Maintenance Code, Section 14-1J-3 Rental Licenses;
and 2)Adoption of the resolution allowing the City Manager
to implement and amend the Tiered Inspection Program as
needed to achieve outcomes described in the City
Council's Goals & Priorities.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1
Building Codes, Artide J Property Maintenance Code,
Section 14-1 J Rental Licenses
RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
lowa adopting the Rental Housing Tiered Inspection
Program.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: 1st) Receive and File; Motion A,
Motion B Then 2nd)Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Tered Inspections Program-NNM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Tered Inspection Plan - E�ibitA Supporting Documentation
Tered Inspection Program Supporting Documentation
Proposed Ordinance Ordinance
Resolution Resolutions
Suggested Nbtion Wording Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Tiered Inspections Program
DATE: June 28, 2018
Acting Housing & Community Development Department Director Alexis Steger is
recommending:
1 . Adoption of the resolution allowing the City Manager to implement and amend
the Tiered Inspection Program as needed to achieve outcomes described in the
City Council's Goals & Priorities.
2. Passage of an ordinance amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
Title 14, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Section
14-1J-3 Rental Licenses
The Housing & Community Development Department performs routine rental property
inspections and responds to housing complaints as required by lowa Code. The
department and city management develop policies and procedures to carry out the
mandate and to achieve City Council's goals and priorities.
The City's current policy is to inspect all rental units on a five year cycle, however a
review of the inspections program revealed that the actual cycle of inspections was
nearly seven years. Housing Department Director, Alvin Nash was asked to evaluate
options to restore the five-year cycle by reallocating resources to more effectively
achieve desired outcomes of the division with limited budgetary impact. Following that
review the decision was made to add one full time Inspector in FY2019 and to develop a
tiered, priority based, inspection policy for implementation in FY2019. A second position
was also approved in the FY 2019 budget to alleviate the number of grass/weeds and
other nuisance complaints from inspectors. This Seasonal Code Enforcement Officer
position begins May 1��, 2019.
The program recommended in this memo allows large, professionally managed
apartment complexes designated as tier one, that pass inspection on a random sample
of 20% of the units to self-inspect and self-certify the remaining 80%. Allowing self-
inspection and certification is expected to allow inspection staff to devote additional time
and resources to properties most in need of attention. Those properties in need of
additional attention typically require several trips to the property and often entail court
intervention to achieve compliance. These properties will be designated tier three and
will be on a shortened inspection cycle until they have achieved compliance for a period
of not less than two years.
Since the tiered inspection program does not change the capacity or volume of
inspections per inspector that will be performed, there is no budget impact expected.
Tier one eligible units allowed to self-certify will be charged a reduced fee for review and
recording to offset additional administrative costs resulting from this policy. The
remaining inspections, regardless of tier placement, will be charged at the standard rate
of$50.00 per dwelling unit.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Alexis Steger, Acting Housing & Community Development Department Director
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alexis M. Steger, Acting Housing & Community Development Director
DATE: June 28, 2018
RE: Tiered Inspections Program
Introduction
The Housing & Community Development Department pertorms routine rental property
inspections and responds to housing complaints as required by lowa Code. The
department and city management develop policies and procedures to carry out the
mandate and to achieve City Council's goals and priorities.
Background
The City's current policy is to inspect all rental units on a five (5) year cycle, however a
review of the inspections program revealed that the actual cycle of inspections was
nearly seven (7) years. Housing Department Director, Alvin Nash was asked to evaluate
options to restore the five-year cycle by reallocating resources to more effectively
achieve desired outcomes of the division with limited budgetary impact. Following that
review the decision was made to add one (1) full time Inspector in FY2019 and to
develop a tiered, priority based, inspection policy for implementation in FY2019. A
second position was also approved in the FY 2019 budget to alleviate the number of
grass/weeds and other nuisance complaints from inspectors. This Seasonal Code
Enforcement Officer position begins May 1 S�, 2019.
The program recommended in this memo allows large, professionally managed
apartment complexes designated as tier one (1), that pass inspection on a random
sample of 20°k of the units to self-inspect and self-certify the remaining 80°k. Allowing
self-inspection and certification is expected to allow inspection staff to devote additional
time and resources to properties most in need of attention. Those properties in need of
additional attention typically require several trips to the property and often entail court
intervention to achieve compliance. These properties will be designated tier three (3)
and will be on a shortened inspection cycle until they have achieved compliance for a
period of not less than two (2) years.
Budget Impact
Since the tiered inspection program does not change the capacity or volume of
inspections per inspector that will be performed, there is no budget impact expected.
Tier one eligible units allowed to self-certify will be charged a reduced fee for review and
recording to offset additional administrative costs resulting from this policy. The
remaining inspections, regardless of tier placement, will be charged at the standard rate
of$50.00 per dwelling unit.
Recommendation
I respectfully request:
1 . Adoption of the resolution allowing the City Manager to implement and amend
the Tiered Inspection Program as needed to achieve outcomes described in the
City Council's Goals & Priorities.
2. Passage of an ordinance amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
Title 14, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Section
14-1 J-3 Rental Licenses
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Tier 1 — Standard+ Tier 2 — Standard Tier 3 — Hi�h risk
QUALIFICATIONS FOR TIERS 1-3
Size of properties 12 units or more on a single site *(condo Any Any
(#of units) buildings eligible only if all units in structure
are owned by one business entity)
Management Professional management as defined by lowa Professional or independent Any
code(5438)NOTE: Requires Real Estate management
Brokers License
Citations/MI issued for No municipal infractions for IPMCviolations No municipal infractions for IPMC Municipal infraction(s)filed in conjunction
code violations issued to property owner/agent forqualifying violations previous 3 years with inspection orcomplaint for IPMCor
property Nuisance code(Title 6, Chapter4)violation.
NOTE: Not required to result in court orders
to be labeled tier 3.
*Appealable to HBoA
Rental license In good standing(no overdue fees, conflicting Valid license Valid license
or inaccurate information on
license/application)
Complaint history No verified complaints year prior to inspection Any—not resulting in the issuance Any
of a citation/municipal infraction
INSPECTION SCHEDULE/CYCLE
Cycle of inspections 5-year from date last passed 5-year from date last passed 1-year from date last passed or as deemed
necessary by Code Official
Self-inspection & Self- Opportunity to self-inspect and self-certify up N/A, however routine self- Required annual self-inspections during
certification to 80%of units at reduced rate of$20.00/unit. inspection of all rental property is period when property is in tier 3 and
Contingent on 20%of units selected at recommended annually for 5 years following move to tier 2
random achieving a passing result with no NOTE: Documented proof of self-
significant life safety violations found as inspections must be submitted to Housing
determined by the assigned inspector. Code Official
MOVEMENT BETWEEN TIERS
Opportunity for N/A + Opportunity for 12+ unit + Upon achieving passing results on two
positive reclassification buildings to reclassify to tier 1 if all subsequent routine annual inspections a
conditions of tier 1 are met property will be reclassified to tier 2.
Action resulting in - Failure to meet all qualifications for tier 1 will -Will be reclassified to tier 3 if MI - Revocation of rental license
negative result in reclassification to tier 2. is issued for IPMC violations - Condemnation of structure/unit
reclassification -- Issuance of MI for IPMC violations will result - Additional enforcement through court
in reclassification to tier 3 and/or other city departments
Desired Outcomes
• Achieve 5-year cycle of inspections for all properties
• Increase efforts and resources devoted to properties in need of assistance (i.e. deteriorated, nuisance, unsafe, unsanitary, unlawful)
• Reduce inspection workload on larger professionally managed properties typically found to comply
• Incentivize professional property management and maintenance on larger properties
• Incentivize cooperation and code compliance on all properties
Notable Policv Distinctions
• Condo developments may contain more than 12 dwelling units on a single contiguous site, however if all units are not represented by a single
owner/agent, the maintenance and management of the units may vary beyond an acceptable range to allow for self-inspection and self-certification.
• Professional Management—State code (543B) requires anyone performing acts or transactions related to real estate have a real estate brokers license
or be working under a licensed real estate broker
• Inspection costs
o Dwelling units
• Routine cycled inspections cost$50.00/dwelling unit(regardless of cycle or tier placement)
• Certification of self-inspected units cost$20.00/dwelling unit
o Rooming units
• Routine cycled inspections cost$30.00/rooming unit
• Certification of self-inspected rooming units or Fire Department inspected dorm rooms cost$15.00/rooming unit
• Only IPMC and/or nuisance code (6-4)violations resulting in citations/MI's will result tier 3 classification
o NOTE: A property will be reclassified to tier 3 upon filing of a citation/MI related to IPMC violations (web q/a generated by legal & potential for
nuisance property designation)
o A property owner may appeal the tier 3 designation to the Housing Board of Appeals within 180 days of citation/MI being served on them
• Legitimate appeals may include: If citation/MI does not result in court issuing order because of incorrect code interpretation or similar
grounds for dismissal
• Illegitimate appeal may include: citation/MI dismissal on technical grounds and not merit(i.e. typographical error on citation)
• Licensing violations resulting in citation/MI will not result in tier 3 classification. Examples of licensing violations include:
o Failure to pay licensing and/or inspection fees
o Operating non-licensed rental property
o Failure to provide notice of change in license (sale,transfer, agent address change,etc.)
• NOTE: Licensing violations indicate a failure to meet obligations of the city's ordinance, however they do not necessarily indicate that a
property or unit is not safe or requires additional inspection.
• A property designated as tier 3 that continues to fail inspections with no improvement may result in revocation of rental license, condemnation of
structure/unit,and/or additional enforcement through all applicable codes and ordinances.
o Continued non-compliance may additionally result in evaluation for petition for title in accordance with lowa Code 657A
• Coinciding with tiered inspections policy and other enhancements in code enforcement to include revocation of rental licenses, an anti-displacement
policy will be adopted. The anti-displacement policy will require that staff exhausts available options for enforcement without displacement whenever
possible and when required,the City will develop a fund to provide direct assistance to those displaced due to code enforcement.
CITY OF DUBUQUE RENTAL HOUSING TIERED INSPECTION PROGRAM
PURPOSE
This program sets forth the uniform requirements for the City of Dubuque Rental Housing
Tiered Inspection Program in accordance with Ordinance
BACKGROUND
The City of Dubuque currently has a rental inspection program where inspections occur
on a periodic basis. While the goal is to inspect every rental property within a five-year
cycle staff is unable to perform inspections within a five-year cycle due to volume and
staffing. An improvement to the current process is necessary to gain efficiencies and
properly allocate attention to rental properties most in need of regular attention and
inspections. This program seeks to meet that purpose instituting the following
requirements:
ORDINANCE
Ordinance No. states the City Manager shall develop, with the approval of
the City Council, a written tiered inspection program for the purpose of governing the
cycle, frequency, recordkeeping, and conditions of rental inspections.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Priority for rental housing inspections will be based on compliance with the City Code.
The City of Dubuque adopts the International Property Maintenance Code for rental
housing inspections in Title 14 of the City Code. Local amendments are included in Title
14 and applicable to rental housing. Properties will be divided into tiers as outlined on
Exhibit A. The tiers are not permanent, and a property may change tiers based on
compliance or noncompliance.
MEASURE OF SUCCESS
The changes are proposed in an effort for the City to provide a more strategic based
compliance approach to rental property inspection. The goal continues to be compliance
with the City Code in order to support the City's goal of ensuring all citizens have access
to quality affordable rental housing. The efficiency of the program will be assessed
quarterly for the first year, every six months in year two, and annually in future years.
INTERPRETATIONS
Any disputes in the interpretation of the Tiered Inspection Program shall be submitted in
writing to the City Manager or the City Manager's designee, whose decision is binding.
Attachment
Exhibit A: Rental Property Categorizing Chart
Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. 21-18
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 14 BUILDING AND
DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODES, ARTICLE J PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, SECTION 14-1J-3 RENTAL LICENSES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 14-1J-3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
14-1J-3: RENTAL LICENSES:
A. Rental License Required: No property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional may let to another for rent and/or occupancy any dwelling, dwelling unit,
housekeeping unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or sleeping unit, as defined by the
property maintenance code and hereinafter cumulatively referred to as "rental unit" in the
city unless such person holds a current rental license issued by the city manager in the
name of the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional for the specific
rental unit.
B. Application Requirements: Completion of a rental license application must be
made by the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional and must
include, but not be limited to, the following information:
1. Address of the rental unit(s), including correct unit identifications.
2. Number and type of rental units in the structure.
3. Owner's name and contact information, including:
a. Mailing address.
b. Telephone number during normal business hours.
c. Telephone number in the event of an emergency.
d. E-mail address, if available.
4. If the property owner has retained a property manager the property owner
must provide the following information:
a. Property manager's name.
b. Property manager's mailing address.
c. Property manager's telephone number during normal business
hours.
d. Property manager's telephone number in the event of an emergency.
e. Property manager's e-mail address, if applicable.
f. A statement that the property manager or real estate professional
has the same authority and responsibility as the property owner for
maintaining the rental unit(s).
5. The property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional must
designate a responsible agent to represent the property owner, manager, or
licensed real estate professionalwhenever the property owner, manager, or
licensed real estate professional is not available for maintenance of the dwelling
for which a license is sought. The agent must have the same authority and
responsibility as the property owner for maintaining the rental unit(s).
C. Duty To Report Changes: The property owner or registered manager or real estate
professional is responsible to inform the City of any subsequent changes to any
information on the rental license application which has changed at the time of such
changes, and at any time changes occur after the initial registration.
D. Rental License Fees: The City Council, by resolution, establishes a fee schedule
to defray the costs of inspections, enforcement, and administration of the provisions of
this Code.
E. Rental License Term:
1. Rental licenses will be issued for a term of one year. A rental license issued
during the course of the year will be put on the standard cycle for rental license
expiration which may result in a prorated rental license term of less than one year.
2. If a property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional is
designated a priority category under section 14-1J-4 of this article, the City
Manager may reduce the term of the rental license from an annual license to a
quarterly license until such time as the priority category has gone twelve (12)
consecutive months without a violation which would qualify the individual for
priority category status.
F. Annual License Renewal:
1. Rental licenses must be renewed annually, upon notice issued by the City
Manager to the property owner or registered manager or licensed real estate
professional holding the rental license(s).
2. Application for renewal of a rental license may be made within sixty (60)
days prior to the expiration of an existing rental license.
3. Application for renewal of rental licenses will be sent at the beginning of
each calendar year and must be remitted within sixty (60) days.
G. Renewal Fees Due: Renewal fees will be invoiced at the beginning of each
calendar year and must be remitted within sixty (60) days. Failure to pay required fees is
a violation of this Code and may result in monetary penalties, license suspension, license
revocation, issuance of a notice to vacate . to tenants, and/or issuance of Municipal
infractions.
H. Rental License Not Transferable: Rental licenses are not transferable from one
property to another. It is the responsibility of the property owner, manager, or licensed
real estate professional holding a rental license to provide the City Manager written notice,
within five (5) working days, of transferring or otherwise disposing of ownership or control
of the property. The notice must include the available information on the buyer. It is the
responsibility of the property buyer to license the property in his/her name or company
name within five (5) working days. The new property owner will owe no additional rental
license fees until the next rental license renewal for the property.
1. Conditions Of Rental Licenses: The City Manager is hereby authorized to issue
and renew a rental license in the name of the applicant property owner, manager, or
licensed real estate professional, provided the following criteria are met:
1. Property Maintenance Code Warranty: The rental unit is warranted by the
property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional to substantially
comply with the Property Maintenance Code.
2. Fees: All fees required pursuant to the issuance of a rental license are paid
in full to the City.
3. Successful Rental Property Management Class:
a. The property owner or manager has completed the Successful
Rental Property Management Class (the program) or a program of
continuing education approved by the City Manager.
b. Until such time as the property owner or manager has completed the
program or an equivalent program of continuing education approved by the
City Manager, only a temporary rental license may be issued.
c. A property owner or manager who has completed the program since
2000, according to the City's records, or who can provide other proof of
completion, will be exempted from this requirement.
d. , Licensed real estate professionals are exempted from the program
attendance requirement.
e. The City Manager may waive the program requirement upon the
submission of a written request by a property owner, manager, or licensed
real estate professional and after finding that:
(1) The property is properly licensed by the City of Dubuque;
(2) The property has no history of priority category designation or
any founded Code violations within the previous twelve (12) months;
and
(3) A waiver will not provide the property owner with an unfair
advantage in a competitive real estate market.
4. Criminal Background Checks:
a. The property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional
agrees to conduct criminal background checks for all prospective tenants
whose tenancy commences on or after July 1, 2011. A background check
may be performed using the City's free background check service or by
another background check service approved by the City Manager. The
background checks must be completed before the prospective tenant's
tenancy begins.
b. The City Manager may waive the criminal background check
requirement upon the submission of a written request by a property owner,
manager, or licensed real estate professional and after a finding that:
(1) The property is properly licensed by the City of Dubuque;
(2) The property has no history of priority category designation or
any founded Code violations within the previous twelve (12) months;
and
(3)
A waiver will not create a danger to nearby residents.
5. Rental Property Inspections.
a. The property, owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional
shall make a rental property available for inspection by the City of Dubuque
and shall comply with the Iowa Code requirements for tenant notification.
b. The City Manager shall develop a written Rental Housing Tiered
Inspection Program which shall govern the cycle, frequency, recordkeeping,
and conditions of rental inspections.
J. Suspension And Revocation Of Rental License:
1. Causes: The City Manager may, for good cause, suspend or revoke a rental
license for a rental unit, and in the case of a multi -family dwelling, suspend the
license as to one or more rental units for a period not to exceed one year for any
of the following:
a. Conviction, judgment, plea of guilty, or finding of guilt of the licensee
for violation of any provision of the Property Maintenance Code;
b. Misrepresentation by the licensee of any material fact in the
application for a rental license;
c. Refusal by the licensee to permit inspection of the licensed rental
unit(s) by authorized City personnel;
d. Nonpayment of the fee for renewal of the rental license;
e. Failure to attend the Successful Rental Property Management Class;
or
f. Failure to perform a required criminal background check on an
applicant for tenancy after July 1, 2011;
g. Failure of a priority category to comply with an inspection schedule
or pay inspection fees. Tenants will be relocated from the rental unit at the
priority category's expense.
2. Opportunity To Appeal: Prior to any suspension or revocation under this
subsection, the City Manager must give notice in writing to the property owner,
manager, or licensed real estate professional and provide for an opportunity to
appeal.
3. Period Of Revocation Or Suspension: During the period of revocation or
suspension, a unit for which the rental license was suspended or revoked may not
be relicensed.
4. Notice To Licensee: The City Manager shall cause to be issued to the
licensee a notice that the license is suspended or revoked, setting forth the
reason(s) therefor. The notice shall be sent by certified United States mail to the
licensee at the address on file with the City Manager.
5. Appeal: The licensee may appeal the decision of the City Manager to the
Housing Board of Appeals. An appeal must be filed, in writing, within twenty (20)
days from the date of the notice of suspension or revocation.
6. Notice To Tenant: Upon suspension or revocation the City Manager must
give written notice of the suspension or revocation of the license to each tenant,
requiring the tenant to vacate the premises within a time frame determined by the
City. Manager. Any tenant who fails to vacate the premises after such time shall be
subject to penalties under title 1, chapter 4 of this Code.
7. Relocation of Tenants: If suspension or revocation of a rental license is the
responsibility of the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional,
as determined by the City Manager, then any displaced tenants shall be relocated
at the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional's expense and
the City Manager is authorized to assess the rental property for any costs incurred
by the City.
K. Relationship Of Rental License To Other Codes: The issuance of a rental license
for a rental unit does not in any way signify or imply the rental unit conforms with Iowa
law or this code, nor does the issuance of a license relieve the property owner, manager,
or licensed real estate professional of the responsibility for compliance with applicable
Iowa law and this code.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 2nd day of July, 2018.
Attest:
Kevin Firnstahl, ity Jerk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT
14-1J-3: RENTAL LICENSES:
A. Rental License Required: No property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional may let to another for rent and/or occupancy any dwelling, dwelling unit,
housekeeping unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or sleeping unit, as defined by the
property maintenance code and hereinafter cumulatively referred to as "rental uniY' in the
city unless such person holds a current rental license issued by the city manager in the
name of the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional for the specific
rental unit.
B. Application Requirements: Completion of a rental license application must be
made by the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional and must
include, but not be limited to, the following information:
1 . Address of the rental unit(s), including correct unit identifications.
2. Number and type of rental units in the structure.
3. Owner's name and contact information, including:
a. Mailing address.
b. Telephone number during normal business hours.
c. Telephone number in the event of an emergency.
d. E-mail address, if available.
4. If the property owner has retained a property manager the property owner
must provide the following information:
a. Property manager's name.
b. Property manager's mailing address.
c. Property manager's telephone number during normal business
hours.
d. Property manager's telephone number in the event of an emergency.
e. Property manager's e-mail address, if applicable.
f. A statement that the property manager or real estate professional
has the same authority and responsibility as the property owner for
maintaining the rental unit(s).
5. The property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional must
designate a responsible agent to represent the property owner, manager, or
licensed real estate professional whenever the property owner, manager, or
licensed real estate professional is not available for maintenance of the dwelling
for which a license is sought. The agent must have the same authority and
responsibility as the property owner for maintaining the rental unit(s).
C. Duty To Report Changes: The property owner or registered manager or real estate
professional is responsible to inform the City of any subsequent changes to any
information on the rental license application which has changed at the time of such
changes, and at any time changes occur after the initial registration.
D. Rental License Fees: The City Council, by resolution, establishes a fee schedule
to defray the costs of inspections, enforcement, and administration of the provisions of
this Code.
E. Rental License Term:
1 . Rental licenses will be issued for a term of one year. A rental license issued
during the course of the year will be put on the standard cycle for rental license
expiration which may result in a prorated rental license term of less than one year.
2. If a property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional is
designated a priority category under section 14-1J-4 of this article, the City
Manager may reduce the term of the rental license from an annual license to a
quarterly license until such time as the priority category has gone twelve (12)
consecutive months without a violation which would qualify the individual for
priority category status.
F. Annual License Renewal:
1 . Rental licenses must be renewed annually, upon notice issued by the City
Manager to the property owner or registered manager or licensed real estate
professional holding the rental license(s).
2. Application for renewal of a rental license may be made within sixty (60)
days prior to the expiration of an existing rental license.
3. Application for renewal of rental licenses will be sent at the beginning of
each calendar year and must be remitted within sixty (60) days.
G. Renewal Fees Due: Renewal fees will be invoiced at the beginning of each
calendar year and must be remitted within sixty (60) days. Failure to pay required fees is
a violation of this Code and may result in monetary penalties, license suspension, license
revocation, issuance of a notice to vacate to tenants, and/or issuance of Municipal
infractions.
H. Rental License Not Transferable: Rental licenses are not transferable from one
property to another. It is the responsibility of the property owner, manager, or licensed
real estate professional holding a rental license to provide the City Managerwritten notice,
within five (5) working days, of transferring or otherwise disposing of ownership or control
of the property. The notice must include the available information on the buyer. It is the
responsibility of the property buyer to license the property in his/her name or company
name within five (5) working days. The new property owner will owe no additional rental
license fees until the next rental license renewal for the property.
I. Conditions Of Rental Licenses: The City Manager is hereby authorized to issue
and renew a rental license in the name of the applicant property owner, manager, or
licensed real estate professional, provided the following criteria are met:
1 . Property Maintenance Code Warranty: The rental unit is warranted by the
property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional to substantially
comply with the Property Maintenance Code.
2. Fees: All fees required pursuant to the issuance of a rental license are paid
in full to the City.
3. Successful Rental Property Management Class:
a. The property owner or manager has completed the Successful
Rental Property Management Class (the program) or a program of
continuing education approved by the City Manager.
b. Until such time as the property owner or manager has completed the
program or an equivalent program of continuing education approved by the
City Manager, only a temporary rental license may be issued.
c. A property owner or manager who has completed the program since
2000, according to the City's records, or who can provide other proof of
completion, will be exempted from this requirement.
d. Licensed real estate professionals are exempted from the program
attendance requirement.
e. The City Manager may waive the program requirement upon the
submission of a written request by a property owner, manager, or licensed
real estate professional and after finding that:
(1) The property is properly licensed by the City of Dubuque;
(2) The property has no history of priority category designation or
any founded Code violations within the previous twelve (12) months;
and
(3) A waiver will not provide the property owner with an unfair
advantage in a competitive real estate market.
4. Criminal Background Checks:
a. The property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional
agrees to conduct criminal background checks for all prospective tenants
whose tenancy commences on or after July 1 , 2011 . A background check
may be performed using the City's free background check service or by
another background check service approved by the City Manager. The
background checks must be completed before the prospective tenanYs
tenancy begins.
b. The City Manager may waive the criminal background check
requirement upon the submission of a written request by a property owner,
manager, or licensed real estate professional and after a finding that:
(1) The property is properly licensed by the City of Dubuque;
(2) The property has no history of priority category designation or
any founded Code violations within the previous twelve (12) months;
and
(3) A waiver will not create a danger to nearby residents.
5. Rental Property Inspections.
a. The property, owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional
shall make a rental property available for inspection by the City of Dubuque
and shall comply with the lowa Code requirements for tenant notification.
b. The City Manager shall develop a written Rental Housing Tiered
Inspection Program which shall govern the cycle, frequency, recordkeeping,
and conditions of rental inspections.
J. Suspension And Revocation Of Rental License:
1 . Causes: The City Manager may, for good cause, suspend or revoke a rental
license for a rental unit, and in the case of a multi-family dwelling, suspend the
license as to one or more rental units for a period not to exceed one year for any
of the following:
a. Conviction, judgment, plea of guilty, or finding of guilt of the licensee
for violation of any provision of the Property Maintenance Code;
b. Misrepresentation by the licensee of any material fact in the
application for a rental license;
c. Refusal by the licensee to permit inspection of the licensed rental
unit(s) by authorized City personnel;
d. Nonpayment of the fee for renewal of the rental license;
e. Failure to attend the Successful Rental Property Management Class;
or
f. Failure to pertorm a required criminal background check on an
applicant for tenancy after July 1 , 2011 ;
g. Failure of a priority category to comply with an inspection schedule
or pay inspection fees. Tenants will be relocated from the rental unit at the
priority category's expense.
2. Opportunity To Appeal: Prior to any suspension or revocation under this
subsection, the City Manager must give notice in writing to the property owner,
manager, or licensed real estate professional and provide for an opportunity to
appeal.
3. Period Of Revocation Or Suspension: During the period of revocation or
suspension, a unit for which the rental license was suspended or revoked may not
be relicensed.
4. Notice To Licensee: The City Manager shall cause to be issued to the
licensee a notice that the license is suspended or revoked, setting forth the
reason(s) therefor. The notice shall be sent by certified United States mail to the
licensee at the address on file with the City Manager.
5. Appeal: The licensee may appeal the decision of the City Manager to the
Housing Board of Appeals. An appeal must be filed, in writing, within twenty (20)
days from the date of the notice of suspension or revocation.
6. Notice To Tenant: Upon suspension or revocation the City Manager must
give written notice of the suspension or revocation of the license to each tenant,
requiring the tenant to vacate the premises within a time frame determined by the
City Manager. Any tenant who fails to vacate the premises after such time shall be
subject to penalties under title 1 , chapter 4 of this Code.
7. Relocation of Tenants: If suspension or revocation of a rental license is the
responsibility of the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional,
as determined by the City Manager, then any displaced tenants shall be relocated
at the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional's expense and
the City Manager is authorized to assess the rental property for any costs incurred
by the City.
K. Relationship Of Rental License To Other Codes: The issuance of a rental license
for a rental unit does not in any way signify or imply the rental unit conforms with lowa
law or this code, nor does the issuance of a license relieve the property owner, manager,
or licensed real estate professional of the responsibility for compliance with applicable
lowa law and this code.
RESOLUTION 202-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ADOPTING
THE RENTAL HOUSING TIERED INSPECTION PROGRAM
Whereas, Iowa Code §364.17 requires the City of Dubuque to have a program for regular
rental inspections, rental inspections upon receipt of complaints, and certification of inspected
rental housing; and
Whereas, the City requires rental property licensing and inspections; and
Whereas, the City is committed through its rental property inspection program to improve
the quality of residential rental structures in the interest of the health and safety of city residents;
and
Whereas, the consolidated plan indicates extremely low-income populations experience
more housing problems than the population as a whole and those renting experience more
problems than those who own a home; and
Whereas, generating policies to overcome such inadequacy is an urgent community need
that should be given high priority; and
Whereas, to address the deficiencies and living conditions the City must adjust its
inspection cycle to focus resources where they are needed most; and
Whereas, there are rental properties within the community which need more attention
than others due to a multitude of factors, including, but not limited to, age, condition, and
maintenance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
1) The City Council approves the Rental Housing Tiered Inspection Program.
2) The City Manager is directed to implement the Rental Housing Tiered Inspection
Program effective immediately.
3) The City Council grants the authority to the City Manager or the, City Manager's
designee to make adjustments to the Rental Housing Tiered Inspection Program as
necessary for full and effective implementation.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of July, 2018.
Attest:
Kevir,�`F. irnstahl,VCity Clerk
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
4. Notice To Licensee: The City Manager shall cause to be issued to the
licensee a notice that the license is suspended or revoked, setting forth the
reason(s) therefor. The notice shall be sent by certified United States mail to the
licensee at the address on file with the City Manager.
5. Appeal: The licensee may appeal the decision of the City Manager to the
Housing Board of Appeals. An appeal must be filed, in writing, within twenty (20)
days from the date of the notice of suspension or revocation.
6. Notice To Tenant: Upon suspension or revocation the City Manager must
give written notice of the suspension or revocation of the license to each tenant,
requiring the tenant to vacate the premises within a time frame determined by the
City Manager. Any tenant who fails to vacate the premises after such time shall be
subject to penalties under title 1, chapter 4 of this Code.
7. Relocation of Tenants: If suspension or revocation of a rental license is the
responsibility of the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional,
as determined by the City Manager, then any displaced tenants shall be relocated
at the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional's expense and
the City Manager is authorized to assess the rental property for any costs incurred
by the City.
K. Relationship Of Rental License To Other Codes: The issuance of a rental license
for a rental unit does not in any way signify or imply the rental unit conforms with Iowa
law or this code, nor does the issuance of a license relieve the property owner, manager,
or licensed real estate professional of the responsibility for compliance with applicable
Iowa law and this code.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 2nd day of July, 2018. /
Attest:
Keevin'S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
July 10th, 2018
Friends of Fair Housing
RE: Open Letter to City Manager and Mayor
Dear Mr. Lo Guidice and Ms. Sutton:
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Dubuque
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2007 . 2072. 2013 • 2017
Thank you for the letter of concerns raised by the Friends of Fair Housing. We would
like to take this opportunity to address your concerns and continue to work together to
provide safe, affordable, accessible, and fair housing to all our residents.
We question why it is necessary to have a watch dog approach using the "citizen
concerns" to rectify housing problems?
The city's policy of a five-year inspection cycle allows for some time to pass between
inspections, where some degradation of the property can occur in a building that is not
properly maintained. While we do not expect our residents to call the Housing
Department before action is taken, self -reporting is an effective method to guide our
inspectors to the properties that need attention that we would otherwise be unaware of.
However, the new tiered system for inspections will increase the frequency of
inspections for those units that are not being maintained and where property owners
have failed to make necessary repairs. Should a property be placed in the lowest tier of
the system based on receiving a citation for a Housing Code Violation, they will be
inspected annually for a minimum of two years following the designation of tier three.
The tiered inspection program makes it more difficult for property owners to ignore
violations without significant financial penalties and inspection fees. As well as
continued monitoring for at least two years to ensure the property is being maintained to
prevent further violations, and then annual self -inspections for the next five years. While
this does not eliminate the possibility that properties can fall into decline between
inspections, we are able to reallocate resources available to more effectively abate
violations where the property owners have not met property maintenance obligations.
Residents will continue to provide material assistance to the inspection program, as is
common in inspection programs throughout the state, and the city will continue to
respond to all complaints submitted to provide the best service possible to all residents.
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July 10th, 2018
Friends of Fair Housing
RE: Open Letter to City Manager and Mayor
Why is there a pattern of property managers who habitually violate the
international housing code in the properties they own?
There isn't one specific reason that property managers would habitually violate the
codes with their rental properties, instead there are several contributing factors that are
dealt with differently by inspectors.
The first is a lack of understanding or knowledge of requirements. The requirement that
landlords must attend an educational training prior to being issued a rental license helps
in this area. However, we will provide additional education and resources to property
owners willing to take the time to learn. We hold property owners accountable and issue
citations when they are unwilling to learn requirements and correct deficiencies. The
issuance of the citation will lead to a designation into tier three, and therefore will
require annual inspections for at least two years.
The second is lack of financial resources to make required repairs. There are grant
programs that can help make rentals lead safe and more resilient against flooding for
property owners renting to low to moderate income residents. The City is also currently
developing a rental rehabilitation program for property owners that allows for a proactive
rehabilitation of their rental properties for low to moderate income residents. However;
once under enforcement for Housing Code Violations, inspectors do not allow violations
to continue or tenants to be put in hazardous situations because a property owner failed
to budget adequately for maintenance or repairs.
A third common reason for habitual offenses is inadequate time or attention given to the
property. No specific remedy has been found effective with these types of owners. If
they fail to meet obligations, they are issued citations and now will be placed in tier
three. This will make it even more challenging for these type of property owners to
continue to be profitable without revising their business model.
How we may be assured that a three -tiered approach will have "teeth in it" for
violators of the international Housing Code (international Property Maintenance
Code)?
The City's ability to enforce the housing code is consistent with other jurisdictions in the
State of Iowa. Municipal infractions/citations are a common tool used for escalated
enforcement when traditional administrative processes are unsuccessful. Citations can
be issued as frequently as every day that a violation continues to exist; however, we
have found that more effective tools exist that further the goals of safe and affordable
housing for everyone. Tools such as education, providing resources, rental license
revocation, prohibition of new rental licenses, or other actions are sometimes more
effective than a citation can be. Because of this, the three -tiered system provides
additional incentive for a property owner to stay in compliance to avoid the financial
consequences and additional oversight that comes with a citation and placement in the
third tier.
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July 10th, 2018
Friends of Fair Housing
RE: Open Letter to City Manager and Mayor
Your letter also noted a couple of specific locations that were of immediate concern, the
most up to date information on these properties is found below:
568 Loras Boulevard
The initial inspection of this property occurred on April 9th, 2018. The inspection
results were sent out on June 18th. The re -inspection is scheduled on July 20th,
2018.
576 Chestnut
We received a complaint on December 18th, 2017 and the initial inspection on the
property occurred December 27th, 2017. The first re -inspection was completed on
January 29th, 2018 and there was progress made on the violations. A second re-
inspection was completed on March 1st, 2018 and although there was progress, it
was not deemed to be enough effort to avoid a citation. The owner was issued a
$750 civil penalty, an additional $85 in court cost. $5.00 of the civil penalty was
suspended pending successful abatement of violations in an agreed upon
timeframe. By May 15th all interior violations were to be completed and June 30th
all exterior violations were to be completed.
Re -inspection on May 8th, 2018 showed all interior violations had been
addressed. The second re -inspection was scheduled on July 5th but was moved
to July 11th, 2018 based on the inspector's schedule. If exterior improvements
are not completed on July 11th, the City will motion the court to impose the
suspended penalty. Additionally, the City has the option to issue a second
offense citation that carries up to $1,000 civil penalty.
Overall, the goal of code enforcement is to provide safe, accessible, affordable and fair
housing options for all our residents. Penalties, citations and the three -tiered inspection
program are just a few of many tools that can be used to achieve this goal. Tracking the
outcomes of the three -tiered inspection program will be important to affecting the most
positive change for housing in the city. A team of city staff has been assembled to
identify what data should be analyzed to understand the tools that are effective in
producing the outcomes that the City Council and Residents expect.
Please let me know if you have any further questions as we move forward with the
shared goal to create and maintain safe, accessible, affordable, fair housing options for
al! residents.
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
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July 10th, 2018
Friends of Fair Housing
RE: Open Letter to City Manager and Mayor
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Maureen Quann, Assistant City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director
Alexis Steger, Acting Housing & Community Development Director
Ben Pothoff, Rental Licensing & Inspections Supervisor
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Tom Lo Guidice and Lynn Sutton
Co -Chairs Dubuque Chapter NAACP
Friends of Fair Housing
loguidice@ fastmail.fm
June 17, 2018
Dear Mayor, Boul and City Manager Van Milligen:
The Friends of Fair Housing met on May 16 and asked that we provide a brief statement to you about
our concerns with fair quality housing in the City of Dubuque.
The City has a variety of efforts that are described in C.H.A.N.G. E. and others as well as a strategy for a
three tired approach to building inspection. These efforts are praise worthy and supported. There are
reasons for hope in the future.
The primary concern of the Friends is for those that are least of those among us that fall under the low-
income rubric. They face a city with rising poverty and housing that is inadequate. They cannot wait.
We appreciate the regular meeting with the City Manager and Housing and other City of Dubque
employees. The research that is done in response to our citizen concerns is commendable.
The effort to improve the rental units at 2061 and 2063 Washington is commendable. We appreciate
the efforts of the Housing Department. We appreciate Council Member Resnick willingness to come out
and see the home.
However,
• We question why it is necessary to have a watch dog approach using the "citizen concerns" to
rectify housing problems?
• Why is there a pattern of property managers who habitually violate the international housing
code in the properties they own.
• How we may be assured that a three -tiered approach will have "teeth in it" for violators of the
international Housing Code?
In addition to the history of the Washington units we bring to your attention examples of the problems
in making progress in housing for low income citizens.
1. Housing improvements proceed at too slow a pace. The units at 568 Loras Blvd are well
document by us and Housing. Housing records show concerns and inspections on
3/17/18,4/9/18 and 5/3/18. Our records show concerns about this address as early as Spring
2017. The record shows a significant list of violations that include water damage, and possible
sewer blockage and damaged exterior doors. To date a reinspection is yet to be scheduled.
2. Where housing improvements do take place questionable practices are evident. At 576 Chestnut
there have been a series of complaints and inspections including
12/18/17,12/27/17,3/13/183/22/18,4/4/18, and an inspection scheduled for May 18/18 Penalties have
been put in place. A full penalty of $750 =85cc has $500 of which will be suspended and eligible for
dismissal upon verification of repairs. This is a most generous approach to treating a property
owner/manager who has a history of violations. We question the practice for property managers who
continually violate good practice. If the owner of the property is forgiven fines, makes improvements,
and then raises the rents has not the property owner made money both ways? Isn't this example a
corruption of capitalism and the exploitation of the City and property managers who follow good
practice and especially a grievance for those who can't wait?
Based on the examples above we believe there is a pattern of problems for low income housing that
may be described as systematic racism and classism.
The nature of the systematic problem does not reflect on individual prejudicial behavior. We are not
calling out the bias/racism of any person.
Systematic racism and classism requires among other counter actions a continual accounting. Given the
computer data of the city it should be possible to have an accounting of the status of low-income
housing and a macro picture of the problem and the change being made. For low income housing we
request that the City consider and act on a "matrix of accountability". This may be similar the accounting
that Council member Brett Shaw has requested for source of income housing.
We reject the assumption that prospering cities must have deplorable conditions for the those at the
poverty level. All deserve fair quality housing. We hope you agree.
We anticipate that response to this letter will be a part of our July discussion with the City Manager. We
also look forward to actions by the City Council.
Sincerely,
Tom Lo Guidice Lynn Sutton
Representing the Dubuque Chapter NAACP sponsored Friend of Fair Housing
Cc members
Mary Moody
Sr. Mary Lee Cox
Father Dan Knepper
Anthony Allen
Kathy Sutton
Sue Wilson
STATE OF IOWA {SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper
on the following dates: July 6, 2018, and for which the charge is $133.61.
75'
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this /74, day of .61 , 20 /1 .
Mary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
ye:
MARY K WESTERMEYER
Commission Number 154885
My Commission Exp. Feb. 1, 2020
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nigiatf oh Itio;tohtai 11- gram requirement 6. Notice To Tenant:
applieation upon the,aubrnisSiOn of i;
vvt*Ii!h,as changed at a written reqijest by a VecatieM;the!--,cit,'Mar14
the ime' '! Of such property owie than adW ifitiat'giVe4ritten
Ch S '411d V: at any • ager, or -.licensed', real :ndtice,7of allapen-;,
timethangdi:Occur af eat4te;prOtesionaland !',.siey."dr.ireVocAiOry.?Of
ter,tffe,initlal reditra-! afterafterfindingtha the: liCeraeto4ach„fen:-.,
, -;(1)-'Th`e! property 5 arits,•.
Rental; License . properly ;licensed ,!arit to Va-Ca`e the
Eeea:,The,City Council, the City of Dubuque; premises within a time
by i:reseliitiOni„-estab, (2) The property has frame determined ,by
llsheta fee'sehedule to no history of priority the City Manager. Any
defray the ::costs :Of in, categOrY designation tenant!Who"fails: to va-
spections,., '; enforce, or any founded", Code,: .cate the premiae,s.after
and violations'' Within the such time shall be aLib-
tratiOn "" Of i! the Provi-' preViolis tWelve (12) ' jeCt: to penalties Under
sions of this Code. : months; and title 1, chapter 4 of.this
License _ .(3) A waiver will notCede., , ri • 4,
Term; • . proVide • the - property • ; 7; ReltiCatiOn of Ten
;-; Rental licenses will owner with • Unfair ants:,"If-abSPOnsibb df
be issued for a, term of advantage reVocationret
one .year.,, A rental F. petitive. T. real estate licensees the,responsiti4
criS6--!:,.).18Stiedvi .market. ' • bilitri
jOkf-(,--thd,4,roperty,
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