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C.38

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Jason Crapo, County Building Official
Date:	January 26, 2010

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Residential Rental Inspection Program

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/26/2010

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Jason Crapo (925) 335-1108

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 26, 2010
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

REFER review of the Residential Rental Inspection Program to the Public Protection Committee, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

BACKGROUND:

The Residential Rental Inspection Program (RRIP) was established by the Board of Supervisors in 2004 with the stated purposes to identify and reduce the number of blighted and deteriorated rental housing units, maintain safe housing for renters, and improve the overall quality of life for communities throughout the County.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

After 5 years of operation, the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is finding it difficult to achieve the desired goals of the programs within its current operational and financial structure. The current program model is highly labor intensive and the revenues generated by the program do not cover its operational costs. DCD suggests that the Public Protection Committee receive a report from DCD concerning the status of RRIP and consider staff recommendations for making changes that will further the operational goals of the program and improve its financial sustainability.