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ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17, LICENSES AND PERMITS, ARTICLE XIV, RESIDENTIAL RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS TO ENSURE THAT THE OWNERS/AGENTS ARE COMPLYING WITH THE HEALTH AND WELFARE CHECKS ALLOWING FOR BETTER IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE.
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WHEREAS, on October 18, 2011, the Livable City Initiative for the City of New Haven ("LCI") sought an amendment to Article XIV, Residential Rental Business License of the City of New Haven Code of Ordinances (the "Ordinance") to provide the legal authority necessary to enforce and operate the Ordinance in a manner consistent with the City's Anti-Blight and Property Maintenance Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Alders approved the amendment request on February 6, 2012; and
WHEREAS, LCI has determined that certain aspects of the Ordinance require further amendments to ensure that the owners/agents are adhering to the Ordinance safety, health and welfare checks, allowing for better implementation/enforcement of the Ordinance which includes updating the fees/fines, as approved by the BOA of the City of New Haven; and
WHEREAS, LCI wishes to amend the Ordinance as set forth above to better support the City in fulfilling its commitment to protecting the safety, health and welfare of its residents in the operation and condition of certain residential rental properties throughout the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED that Article XIV, Residential Rental Business License of Chapter 17, Licenses and Permits, of the New Haven Code of Ordinances be amended pursuant to and in accordance with the Proposed Amendment attached hereto in Schedule A.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, the Mayor is hereby authorized and empowered to execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all documents as may be needed or appropriate to implement and effect the intent and purposes set forth in this Order.
SCHEDULE A
ARTICLE XIV. - (NEW) RESIDENTIAL REN...
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