50A - ORD - CODE ENFORCEMENT FEES

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Adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code and adopt Resolution adjusting administrative fines February 17, 2015 Page 3 certificate of occupancy, or is not operating in accordance with the certificate of occupancy, this ordinance confirms the City's ability to disconnect the utilities to such business until compliance with the certificate of occupancy requirements is obtained. Non- compliant businesses pose a threat to the health and safety, and well being of the public and to the business owners' and employees because they are operating in violation of the SAMC; example, an auto parts store operating as an auto repair shop without the proper inspection and certificate of occupancy. Although the SAMC currently allows for the disconnection of utilities in relation to a certificate of occupancy, the proposed Ordinance confirms and reinforces the Community Preservation Division's enforcement efforts on this point. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 1 Community Safety, Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Goal No. 4 Government Financial Stability, and Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement and Sustainability. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the proposed ordinance will increase the City's ability to recover enforcement costs related to Santa Ana Municipal Code violations and the proposed resolution will increase the administrative fines collected as a result of those violations. If approved, the increase in revenue for the General Fund will create a beneficial impact for the City; however, the amount of revenue will vary from year to year depending on the number of code violations and how they are enforced. Vince C. Frego o, AICP Interim Director bMelPlanning & Building Agency City of Santa Ana Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 2. Resolution r Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney City of Santa Ana y 1 J