01-14-08 Personnel and Finance Standing Committee

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Personnel and Finance Committee January 14, 2008 Page 2 will have has one of their top priorities better implementation and enforcement procedures which will be monitored by the Council. In response to a question from Council Member Puzzello, Ms. DeRose noted that the Code provisions were used in developing the chart and that American Pit Bull Terriers and dangerous animals are specifically regulated. The Council Attorney noted that the chart is to set forth all. fines which can be collected by the Ordinance Violations Bureau. Often times persons are combative when coming to the OVB office, and that an updated chart would assist the OVB to help minimize confrontations. In response to a question from Council Member Henry Davis, Ms. DeRose stated that the Code Enforcement Officer acts in a quasi judicial manner. Only in severe cases of non-compliance are the highest penalties pursued. Dr. Varner inquired about the maximums listed on the chart. Ms. DeRose stated that if there is a conflict between the chart and the regulations which set forth the specific provisions by topic, that the specific regulations would prevail. There was no public input in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Council Member Oliver Davis made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 82- 07 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member LaFountain then called for a presentation on Bill No. 87-07 which would create a new fund no. 435 TIF District-Douglas Road Economic Development Allocation Area. Bill No. 87-07: Creation of a New Fund No. 435 TIF District-Douglas Road Economic Development Allocation Area: Elizabeth Leonard, Director of Financial & Program Management for the Department of Community and Economic Development made the formal presentation. She noted that a separate fund need to be created. Dr. Varner noted that this involves the Memorial Hospital development on Douglas Road. In response to questions from Council Member White, Ms. Leonard stated that $14,000 was received by the city on December 31, 2007, and that $46,000 is expected to be received this year.