HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2022-10-17 Item 5D - Resolution - Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program Fee ScheduleCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
STAFF SPONSOR: NORA GIERLOFF
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 10/17/22
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Rental Housing Licensing and Inspection Fee Resolution
CATEGORY ❑ Discussion
Mtg Date
❑ Motion
Mtg Date
1. Resolution
Mtg Date 10/17/22
❑ Ordinance
Mtg Date
❑ Bid Award
Mtg Date
❑ Public Hearing
Mtg Date
❑ Other
Mtg Date
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs
DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S The resolution setting fees for rental housing licensing and inspections is due for renewal
SUMMARY in 2023. Staff has suggested increases to partially cover the costs of providing this service.
REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance I
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑
DATE: 10/3/22 COMMITTEE CHAIR Delostrinos
Planning & Community Dev.
Planning Comm.
Johnson
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN. Department of Community Development
COMMIFIEE Direct to full Consent
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$ $
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
10/17/22
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
10/17/22
Informational Memorandum dated 10/26/22 with attachments
Planning and Community Development Committee Minutes from 10/3/22
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i City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
19oa INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Community Development Committee
FROM: Nora Gierloff, Community Development
BY: Lori Solberg, Rental Housing Program
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: September 26, 2022
SUBJECT: Updated Rental Housing Licensing Fees and Program Update
ISSUE
Should Tukwila increase its rental housing licensing and inspection fees to adjust for inflation
and staffing costs?
BACKGROUND
The City established the Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program in 2010.
This program was established to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring the
proper maintenance of such housing, by identifying and requiring correction of substandard
housing conditions, and by preventing conditions of deterioration and blight that could adversely
impact the quality of life in the City of Tukwila.
The licensing and inspection fees for 2023, 2024, and 2025 are due to be adopted at this time.
DISCUSSION
Briefing on the Rental Housing Licensing and Inspection Program:
Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 5.06 establishes regulations pertaining to rental housing
licenses and inspection. All residential rental properties are required to obtain an annual rental
business license and every 4 years pass a safety inspection performed by either a Code
Enforcement Officer or a private inspector who meets specific qualifications. The city may also
inspect units in response to complaints and audit inspections submitted by private inspectors
when inspection reports are in question.
As of August 31, 2022, the Rental Housing Program has 4,224 registered rental units and 529
active rental licenses (one license per property). A total of 79% of all registered rental licenses
have up to date passing inspections, while 11% are due for their next inspection by September
30, 2022. Inspections ensure compliance with minimum health safety standards (See
Attachment B).
Fee Update for 2023, 2024, and 2025
Late fees were reimplemented in March of 2021 after being waived for all of 2020 due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Staff has found monthly late fees for overdue license renewals and
inspections to be an effective tool to encourage compliance. As of August 31, 2022, 21
properties have yet to renew their 2022 rental license. Not including new rental licenses, 59
licenses are still due for inspection in 2022; 116 licenses are due for inspection in 2023.
To increase revenue staff is recommending the City begin offering rental inspections for
properties with up to 12 units. Currently, the City inspector is only an option for properties with 4
or fewer units. The current fee for a city inspection is $62 and it has only been raised $7 since
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2017. Staff is proposing that it be raised to $75 in keeping with what other agencies and private
inspectors charge and that thereafter it be increased by 5% on a yearly basis. We deliberately
try to keep this inspection fee low as it only applies to small landlords.
Additionally, staff is recommending that the residential rental business license fees for 2023-
2025 be increased by 5% per year over the next three years to keep up with the costs of
administering the program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The proposed fee increases will help offset the programs' staffing costs while continuing to
provide these necessary services.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to approve the resolution for 2023-2025 fees and forward this
item as part of the consent agenda at the October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A. Draft Residential Rental Licensing Fee Resolution
Attachment B. Rental Housing — Inspection Checklist
https://tukwilawa.sharepoint.com/sites/mayorsoffice/cc/Council Agenda Items/DCD/10-3 Rental_Housing_Fee_Resolution_Memo.docx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSE AND INSPECTION PROGRAM
FEE SCHEDULE; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2013.
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a Residential Rental Business License and
Inspection Program, pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 5.06; and
WHEREAS, the program has significantly improved the condition of the City's rental
housing stock over the past 12 years; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to impose fees for services rendered; and
WHEREAS, the fees for this program are intended to offset most of the cost of
providing this service; and
WHEREAS, the costs to administer the program have increased due to inflation since
the last fee review in 2020; and
WHEREAS, the cost to administer the licensing program increases in proportion to
the number of units per site; and
WHEREAS, the continued renewal of Residential Rental Business Licenses and
up-to-date rental inspections are critical to maintaining safe and healthy rental
housing;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program fees will be
charged according to the following schedule:
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RESIDENTIAL RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSE AND INSPECTION FEES
DESCRIPTION
2022
LICENSE
2023
2024
2025
LICENSE
LICENSE
LICENSE
Annual Residential Rental Business License:
Property with one, two, three or four units
$-77„00
$ 80.00
$ 84.00
$ 88.00
Property with 5 to 20 units
$-211-00
$208.00
$218.00
$229.00
Property with 21 to 50 units
$25.2-90
$260.00
$273.00
$287.00
Property with 51 or more units
$314-:00
$324.00
$340.00
$357.00
License fees for units rented for the first time on or after July 1st of each year are reduced by 50%.
Late fee per month if existing license is not
renewed before March 1
$0-00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
Penalty fee if a new unit is leased before a license
and inspection is obtained
$ 50-00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
Rental Inspection fees (City inspector):
Inspection fee per unit, first 4 units {City inspector}
$--62.00
$ 75.00
$ 79.00
$ 83.00
Additional unit inspections up to 12 units
$ 35.00
$ 37.00
$ 39.00
Re -inspection fee per unit {City inspector}
$--62,00
$ 35.00
$ 37.00
$ 39.00
Late fee per unit, per month, if Inspection Checklist
is not submitted by September 30 of the year it is
due
$-= 0.00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
Hearing Examiner appeal fee
$340.00
$340.00
$340.00
$340.00
Section 2. Repealer. Resolution No. 2013 is hereby repealed in its entirety as of
11:59 PM on December 12, 2022.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution and the fee schedule contained herein
shall be effective as of 12:00 AM on December 13, 2022.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2022.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Thomas McLeod, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Office of the City Attorney
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POST INSPECTION COMMENTS / REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
HAZARDS - Check all hazards that apply.
Plumbing system hazards found- IPMC 504.3
Mechanical equipment improperly installed and maintained- IPMC 603.1
Combustion air supply is inadequate for fuel burning equipment - IPMC 603.5
Unit does NOT have electrical service provided by utility-IPMC 604.1
Electrical system hazards found- IPMC 604.3
Other hazards found - IPMC 108
Describe hazard:
Fire doors are blocked, obstructed, or inoperable-IPMC703.2
Inadequate emergency egress from one or more habitable spaces- IPMC 702.4
Doors, bars, grilles, grates over emergency escape openings are NOT readily operable from inside, without keys or
special knowledge - IPMC 702.3 & 702.4
Missing/inoperable Smoke detector(s): Detectors required for each story; each bedroom; immediately outside
each sleeping area - IPMC 704
Missing or inoperable Carbon monoxide detector(s): Detectors required for each story; immediately outside each
sleeping area - RCW 19.27.530
One or more bedroom under 70 sq ft- IPMC 404.4.1
✓ NC -PTS
COMMENTS
CITY OF TUKWILA OFFICIAL RENTAL INSPECTION REPORT
DATE OF INSPECTION:
INSPECTOR NAME (PRINTED):
REINSPECTION REQUIRED? Y / N REINSPECTION DUE DATE:
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE:
For each hazard present add 25 points to Final Inspection Score
CITY OF
TUKWILA
Property Owner:
Rental Address:
Property Name:
Unit #:
Bedrooms:
Rental Housing Program - Inspection Report and Checklist
UNIT DOES NOT PASS IF INSPECTION RESULTS EQUAL 25 POINTS OR MORE
Bathrooms:
Dwelling Type
r Single-family
r Condominium
r Duplex
C Triplex
r Fourplex
r Apartment w/5+ units
C Accessory Dwelling Unit
r Studio/Efficiency Unit
FILE #
Inspection Results PASS/ FAIL
(CIRCLE ONE)
Final Inspection Score
RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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DIRECTIONS:
If code standard is not met the inspector will mark the applicable section with the appropriate point value based on the severity of the violation. Severity levels are defined as
minor, moderate, or severe (except where only a single score option is provided). The inspector will mark NA if not applicable and will add inspection notes to support ratings.
Sections left blank indicate compliance with the referenced standards. Total score shall be calculated based on assigned non-compliance point values assigned to each violation
and severity level. An inspection does not pass if there is a total of 25 or more non-compliance points (NC -PTS).
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC) STANDARD
Windows and frames in good repair-IPMc 305.3
Floor surface in good repair-IPMc3os.4
Wall surface in good repair - IPMC305.3
No visible mold, mildew, or signs of moisure of leaks -UPMC 504.1
Adequate source of heat - IPMC 602.3 & 602.5
No evidence of insect or rodent infestation/harborage- IPMC 302.5&309
Functional lighting fixtures - IPMC 402.2 & 402.3
Two separate & remote electrical outlets per room -IPMC 605.2
Minimum of 1 openable, approved -size window facing directly to the outdoors- IPMC
402.1 & 403.1
Stove vent properly connected and functional- IPMC 302.6 & 403.4
Has a clear path of not less than 3' clearance between counterfronts and appliances
or walls - IPMC 404.2
Has kitchen sink, cooking stove, refrigerator, and counter space- IPMC 404.7&502.1
1 grounded -type receptable or GFCI: laundry, kitchen, garage, basement-IPMc 605.2
Hot and cold water to all plumbed fixtures- IPMC sos.1
Clothes dryer exhaust vented properly to exterior- IPMC 403.5
Water heater correctly installed- IPMC 505.4
Door for privacy, in good repair, securely attached - IPMC 503.1
Separate bathroom with toilet, sink, & tub/shower- IPMC 404.4.3
Bathroom/toilet room properly ventilated (openable screened window or functional
mechanical fan) -UPMC 403.2
Has at least one electrical receptacle-IPMc6os.2
INSPECTION NOTES:
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EXTERIOR STRUCTURE / EXTERIOR PROPERTY
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Surfaces in good repair- IPMC 304.2
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3
Address numbers 4" tall & visible from the street-IPMC304.3
1
Strutural members in good repair- IPMC 304.4
3
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25
Foundation walls in good repair- IPMC 304.0
3
10
25
Exterior walls in good repair-IPMc 304.6
3
10
25
Roof and drainage in good repair- IPMC 304.7
2
10
25
Decorative features in good repair- IPMC 304.8
1
Overhang extensions in good repair- IPMC 304.9
2
10
25
Stairways, decks, porches, balconies in good repair- IPMC 304.10
3
10
25
Handrails and guardrails firmly fastened- IPMC 304.12
2
10
25
Chimneys and towers in good repair- IPMC 304.11
3
10
25
Exterior doors in good repair; deadbolt locks operable by knob; deadbolt throw not less than 1 inch - IPMC 304.15
2
10
25
Clean, safe & sanitary/no uncontained debris- IPMC 302.1
1
5
10
Approved waste containers w/tight fitting lids- IPMC 308
1
5
10
Sidewalks/driveways free of hazards- IPMC 302.3
1
3
5
No weeds in excess of 12 inches- IPMC 302.4
1
3
10
No evidence of insect or rodent infestation/harborage- IPMC 302.s&309
3
10
25
Accessory structures in good repair- IPMC 302.7
3
10
25
No junk vehicles/repair outside garage - IPMC 302.8
1
5
10
Free from graffiti - IPMC 302.9
1
3
5
No standing water or erosion- IPMC 302.2
2
Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs - Clean, sanitary, in good repair- IPMC 303.1
1
5
10
Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs - Enclosure 60" high, w/self-closing latch- IPMC 303.2
3
10
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INSPECTION NOTES
space for additional inspection notes on back.
ADDITIONAL INSPECTION NOTES
City of Tukwila
City Council Planning & Community Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2022 - 5:30 p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; Hazelnut Conference Room & MS Teams
Councilmembers Present: Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn
Staff Present: Laurel Humphrey, Nora Gierloff, Nancy Eklund, Derek Speck
Chair Delostrinos Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Proposed 2023-2024 Budget: Urban Renewal (Fund 302)
Staff provided an overview of the proposed budget.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only. Forward to October 10, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
B. Resolution: Residential Rental Housing Biz. License & Inspection Program Fee Schedule
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution setting an updated fee schedule for the
*Program.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
C. Resolution: Consolidated Permit Fee Schedule
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution adopting an updated consolidated permit
fee schedule.
Committee Recommendation
Divided Recommendation with Councilmembers Delostrinos Johnson and Quinn in favor of
removing the special permit fee for residential remodels up to $20,000 and Councilmember
Hougardy in favor of retaining it. Forward to October 24, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
D. Grant Agreement: Middle Housing Evaluation
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept a $130,000 grant from the Washington
Department of Commerce to support analysis for and development of the Comprehensive
Plan including an exploration of allowing additional housing types in single family zones.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to October 10, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
CDJ Committee Chair Approval
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