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<br />REVISED DRAFT APRIL 9, 2012 <br />by residents during public participationat the public workshops indicated <br />concerns about some of these areas being “not well kept.” Code <br />enforcement, if done proactively, can do a lot to prevent these areas from <br />further deterioration. <br /> <br />Actions and Initiatives <br />1)Encourage redevelopment in target areas through programs that target <br />lots that are abandoned or have recently demolished structures so that <br />those lots are put back onto the market and tax rolls. <br />2)Consider forming a target-area community investment program focused <br />on all infrastructure improvements (e.g., sidewalk installation in addition <br />to repair, driveway culvert cleaning and replacement, alley <br />improvements, tree trimming, parking restrictions, shielded street <br />lighting or other improved pedestrian lighting, added greenspace, <br />improved public streetscape/ landscape areas, new signage, etc.) within <br />at-risk neighborhoods. This would be an expansion of the current <br />program that provides dedicated funding for sidewalk repair and <br />maintenance. The purpose of this program is to provide a dedicated <br />source of annual funding for use in making infrastructure improvements <br />and leveraging private reinvestment through rehabilitation, building <br />additions, and/or infill development. <br /> <br />3)Consider the use of tax abatement, reduced building permit <br />or utility tap fees, and other financial programs or incentives to <br />elicit private sector reinvestment. <br />4)Continue and potentially step up the “sweep concept” in <br />code enforcement by targeting a certain area for a concentration of <br />violations such as weeds, debris, and junk vehicles; however, pursue <br /> <br />alternative code enforcement methods in an endeavor to be more <br /> <br />proactive and ensure positive outcomes. Consider the use of an <br />advocacy program to aid in code compliance (e.g., violations such as <br />weeds, debris, and junk vehicles) rather than citing noncompliant <br />property owners. A key element may be the cross-training of <br />enforcement advocacy officers in conflict management/resolution <br />or the creation of useful information packets listing sources of help <br />for homeowners who are in violation of City codes. <br /> <br />5)Strictly enforce repeat offenders so that chronic violations <br />Pursue both code enforcement <br />are adequately addressed so as to protect neighboring values and <br />compliance through citations and <br />advocacy programs to reduce <br />confidence. <br />negative signs of blight, e.g., trash, <br />6)5)Promote neighborhood pride by stimulating resident <br />junk vehicles, etc. <br />involvement in improvement activities, including: <br /> <br />a)Seasonal “clean up, fix up” events; <br />Source: Kendig Keast Collaborative. <br />b)“Neighborhood Pride” days focusing on beautification; and <br />c)Annual “amnesty pickup” days of large refuse items with the <br />assistance of City crews and volunteers. <br />7)6)Seek the participation of churches, civic organizations, schools, and <br />businesses in neighborhood improvement and revitalization efforts. <br />2.12 <br /> <br />Chapter 2 <br /> <br />