Bill No. 20-23 Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 & Replacing Article 14 Titled Rental Safety Verification Program

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detailed in Chapter 2 , Article 14, Section 2-169 .5. (1) Acts of God or other conditions beyond the control of the property owner or caused by the tenant 's negligent, wrongful or malicious acts or omissions will not qualify for short-term relocation assistance. (g) Penalties under this section will be imposed pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-1-20-6(b ). (h) If the owner of record fai Is to pay penalties, fees , costs and expenses, the Department may pursue collections against the person and against the property as allowed by law , including in the same manner as prescribed under Indiana Code § 36-1-6-2, Indiana Code § 36-7-9- 13 and Indiana Code § 36-7-9-13 .5 except that amounts collected shall be deposited and used according to Rental Units Regulation Fund. Sec. 6-87. Monitoring progress. (a) The Department will review this Article at least biennially, providing adequate time for implementation of the process , to determine if processes are effective and assisting the program in meeting anticipated goals. Updates may be provided by written report or presentation to Common Council , through a committee or full Council , no more often than on an annual basis. Sec. 6-88. Severability clause. (a) The provisions of this ordinance are severable, and the invalidity of any phrase , clause or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remainder of the ordinance . Secs. 6-89-6-93. Reserved. SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor and any legal publication required by law. Attest: Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Sharon McBride, Council President South Bend Common Council