During the land use committee meeting today several councilors and citizens (landlords) questioned the intent of the proposed ordinances and sent it back to the drawing board. One of the major questions ‘what is the incentive’ for signing up. City Attorney Paul Bengford could only offer that they could get in trouble if they don’t.
Wow, and they are all scratching their heads wondering why no one wants to sign up.
How about offering incentives for sign-up, here’s a few suggestions;
• Lower interest rates on community development loans for landlords trying to fix up properties.
• A possible TIF program for landlords.
• Better and brighter lighting (LED) around properties that are being upgraded and registered.
• A priority on street and curb repair around said properties.
See, that was not so hard. You can catch more bees with honey then with vinegar. If you want landlords to come in the fold, offer them a little something besides punishment.