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Submitted by Mayor Strickland - Proposed Ordinance to Establish a Code Enforcement Complaint Process Regarding Alleged Business Violations and Prohibits the Submission of Anonymous Complaints
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Request the City Attorney to return to City Council with a proposed ordinance that bans anonymous complaints by individuals to Code Enforcement about alleged business violations.
The Ordinance should provide that Code Enforcement is welcome to continue to take in complaints from the public about businesses, but that in order to do so, strict new reporting requirements must be adhered to. Any and all complaints by individuals must occur in person at City Hall, which will include a new and updated intake form to be completed with all identifying information of the complaining party. The intake of the complaint shall include a copy of the individual's driver's license or other form of ID with a full name, address, and photo of the individual. If a City worker, including a member of Code Enforcement is lodging the complaint, then he/she identifies him/herself likewise.