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3/27/2019 Landlords instead of taxpayers will soon bear cost of code enforcement against rental properties 1/7 TAXPAYER SAVINGS; MIRACLE ON 34TH ST.; CC ELECTIONS; 23RD/33RD STORE; OPEN ENROLLMENT View this email in your browser One- and two-family residential rentals are often neglected, leading to expensive problems for cities. Announcements UPCOMING MEETINGS Mt. Olympus Community Council, Tues., 12/4/18, 6 PM, Churchill Jr. High, 3450 E Oakview Drive NEWS New Business License Fee Shifts Cost of Code Enforcement from Taxpayers to Landlords MILLCREEK. Many Millcreek residents call the City to complain about unkempt rental houses in their neighborhoods. The complaints range from tall weeds, trash, and junk storage to parking ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/27/2019 Landlords instead of taxpayers will soon bear cost of code enforcement against rental properties 2/7 Millcreek Community Council, Tues., 12/4/18, 6:30 PM, Millcreek Activity Center (old Hillview School), 1025 E 4405 S Canyon Rim Citizens Association, meeting cancelled this month East Mill Creek Community Council, Thur., 12/6/18, 6:30 PM, Millcreek Community Center, 2266 E Evergreen Ave City Council & CRA Mon., 12/10/18 Time and agenda TBD on lawns, excessive off-street parking, loud music late at night, and even dwellings that are not fit or safe for human occupancy. Landlords who are inattentive or lackadaisical impose a significant burden on Millcreek's code enforcement resources. Oftentimes, when presented with a code violation, a landlord will resolve a problem temporarily, only to subsequently ignore it and let the tenants again violate the law. Repeated violations result in additional complaints from the neighbors and require additional code enforcement efforts. Until recently, Millcreek's ordinances did not provide sufficient tools to deal with these cycles of violations. While code inspectors could issue another notice of violation, the City has had no ability to shut down repeat offenders. Because the cost of code enforcement has been borne by the taxpayers, landlords have had no financial incentive to permanently resolve the problems their tenants create. The City Council recently determined that because the landlords earn an income from the rental of their properties, they should bear the cost of ensuring that tenants comply with the law. Thus, as of January 1, 2019, owners of one- and two-family dwellings in Millcreek who rent out their properties must obtain a business license and pay an annual $60 fee for each of their rental units. See Millcreek Ord. 18-53 and Ord. 18-64. (Many of our neighboring cities have adopted a similar licensing requirement, though they all charge much higher rates than Millcreek). Collection of the licensing fees will help the City pay for code enforcement efforts related to rentals. Additionally, should a landlord not take sufficient steps to permanently solve code compliance issues, the City will have the ability to revoke the business license and terminate the right to rent the property. An unlicensed landlord will be subject to being shut down by court order. As of January 1st, all of these enforcement tools will be available to the City. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/27/2019 Landlords instead of taxpayers will soon bear cost of code enforcement against rental properties 3/7 We know that many of our landlords take care of their properties and do not contribute to the issues we are trying to address. Unfortunately, we cannot give a good landlord discount, because state law does not currently allow a rebate to owners of one- and two-family rental properties. To apply for a business license, property owners must submit a completed application, a One- and Two-Family Rental Affidavit, and pay $60 per rental unit to the City. Click here to obtain the forms. One- and two-family rental properties are also subject to an inspection by a Millcreek building inspector. Click here to schedule an inspection. For more information, contact Millcreek's City Services Director Kurt Hansen, CPM, email Kurt Hansen, [PHONE REDACTED]. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/27/2019 Landlords instead of taxpayers will soon bear cost of code enforcement against rental properties 4/7 A Millcreek holiday tradition. Presented this coming week only! Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.millcreektheater.org . COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/27/2019 Landlords instead of taxpayers will soon bear cost of code enforcement against rental properties 5/7 MILLCREEK. The four community councils in Millcreek serve a valuable function in the city by making recommendations on planning and/zoning items, as well as advising the City Council about proposed capital improvements. Recent election results have been compiled and reported. Millcreek welcomes the following new and returning members: CANYON RIM CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Nancy Von Allmen, Robin Clegg, Ted Cundick, Suzanne Dunbar, Matt Gardner, Kevin McCulley, Jeffrey Waters and Kelly Winslow. EAST MILL CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Nicholas Dyson, Sammy Fan, Nick Morgan, Joe Spencer and Kurt Zimmerman MILLCREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Fran Holfeltz, Wayne Johnson, Hilary Lambert, Amber Meason, Claron Spencer, Jamie Walker and Quentin Wells MT OLYMPUS COMMUNITY COUNCIL North Area: Brian Jorgensen and Kate Johnson South Area: David Baird, Joy Goddard and Charles Pruitt NEW HAPPENINGS ON CORNER OF 23RD AND 33RD MILLCREEK. The southeast corner of 23rd East and 33rd South has been rather dreary ever since the Dan's closed last winter. That's about ready to end. Millcreek resident Rich Israelsen, who works with DownEast Home & Clothing, tells us that the company will be opening its new flagship store at this location. Rich says that the the store also will launch a new concept for the company by "put[ting] a special focus on celebrating the local community and entrepreneurship of all ages." Come to the grand opening next week on Thursday, December 6th, at 9 a.m., to find out what Rich means. Welcome to Millcreek, DownEast! ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/27/2019 Landlords instead of taxpayers will soon bear cost of code enforcement against rental properties 6/7 OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW The Open Enrollment Period for 2019 medical insurance is open now through Saturday, December 15, 2018. During this time, you can enroll, re-enroll, or change your medical insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Click here for more information or to get started. Meetings with the Mayor! Interested in meeting with the Mayor? Every Friday from 2-4pm has been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini. Call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Copyright © 2018 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? 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