CITY OF RENO BLIGHT INTIATIVE Alex C Woodley

CITY OF RENO BLIGHT INTIATIVE Alex C. Woodley, Acting Community Development Director June 10, 2015

Immediate Suggestions: • CSAST Targeted areas of Blight (i. e. 4 block radius) • Utilize Blight Mitigation Fund for demolitions 10/30/2020 City of Reno 2

Immediate Suggestions: • Utilize Blight Mitigation Fund 10/30/2020 City of Reno 3

Immediate Suggestions: Montello Property After E Existing Today 10/30/2020 City of Reno 4

Impacts of Blight Mitigation 10/30/2020 City of Reno 5

Ponderosa Motel Shut Down/Remodel 10/30/2020 City of Reno 6

Immediate Suggestions: • Proactively exapnd Multi Family Crime Free Training (RPD, BL, Code) & Brand the existing logo • Create regulations differentiating Liquor stores & Convenience stores • Amend Sign Ordinance or Licensing regulations (Alcohol licenses) 10/30/2020 City of Reno 7

Immediate Changes: • Coordinate Together: - Created an agreement of Consent for Abatement of blighted buildings with detailed process requiring City Council approval and Mayor signature - Warrant vs. Consent - In 2011 NRS amended to collect Special Assess. for Chronic Violators - City sponsored these NRS amendments - Requirement to codify process in local ordinances (quarterly report to City Council of assessed properties) - At least 12 months notice to owner & total fines in excess of $5 K - Criminal Prosecution - Developed procedures between the City Manager and the City Attorney's Office to pursue chronic violators criminally - RMC 8. 22 Nuisances & Involvement of all parties 10/30/2020 City of Reno 8

Suggestions For Next Fiscal Year: • Coincide Code Enforcement Efforts with existing PW/CIP efforts • Neighborhood cleanups (6 @ $4 -5 k ea. = $24 k - $30 k) • Replace remaining street cans with big bellies downtown (12 @ $4. 5 k = $54 k) 10/30/2020 City of Reno 9

Suggestions For Next Fiscal Year: • Create a program by ordinance requiring annual inspections of weekly motels (monitor success and possible expansion) • Create a program to educate youth and parents on codes pertaining to their homes and neighborhoods. (i. e. visit schools, community events, etc. ) • For next vehicle replacement order a long bed pick up truck instead of a 4 WD SUV. (Capacity to carry tools & equipment to facilitate immediate abatement of nuisance conditions. ) 10/30/2020 City of Reno 10

Suggestions Without Limitations: • Purchase two 3’ dump boxes for qualifying low income neighborhoods; $5 k ea. (establish minimum requirements) • Purchase a new heavy duty/hot water truck mounted pressure washer $20 k each (used to clean alleys, curbs, etc. ) • Create a fund (Arts & Culture) for murals with local artists for vacant bldgs w/o code violations. Create art instead of boarded up bldgs. 10/30/2020 City of Reno 11

Existing Public Art 10/30/2020 City of Reno 12

Suggestions W/out Limitations: • Purchase at least 1, 000 graffiti kits to give out during City Council sponsored neighborhood cleanups ($10 -$40 ea. ) • Purchase 10 new portable graffiti cameras ($5 k - $6 k ea. ) • Next Legislative Session amend NRS 268. 4122 (30 day notice) 10/30/2020 City of Reno 13

Questions? 10/30/2020 City of Reno 14