§ 2-413. Purpose.

It is the policy of the city to encourage and develop the best possible living conditions for the present and future residents of the city, and to attain and maintain a stable and well-balanced community. The housing commission shall propose policies and programs to the city council which will assist all persons, regardless of age, race, color, creed or income, to have equal opportunity to secure safe and adequate housing within the city. To accomplish these ends, the housing commission will:

(1)

Administer a senior citizen housing assistance program with funds annually budgeted by the city council. The program will be administered according to the rules and guidelines established by the housing commission, and reviewed and updated by the commission on an annual basis. The commission will advise the city council prior to the annual budget meeting of its expected needs to administer this program for the upcoming fiscal year.

(2)

Review and recommend actions and policies pertaining to housing issues which have specifically been referred to them by the mayor and city council.

(3)

The housing commission will provide a public forum for residents, organizations, and other advocates to bring concerns pertaining to the living conditions and housing related concerns of the city residents.

(4)

When an issue regarding housing becomes evident to the housing commission, but has not been specifically referred, the commission may advise the mayor and city council regarding the issue and make recommendations or, as may be appropriate, refer the matter to the city's building and code enforcement department.

(Code 1968, § 2-250.2; Code 1996, § 2-413; Ord. No. F-1866, § 1, 5-18-2015)