A Neighborhood Improvement and Conservation Commission is established
consisting of seven commissioners.
(1862 § 2, 1984; 2273 § 11, 1993; 2314 § 5, 1995; 2813 § 1,
2012)
Commissioners are expected to diligently attend and participate
in all meetings of the Commission. Any commissioner who is absent
in excess of 25% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the Commission
during any anniversary year of his or her membership without approval
of the Commission Chair shall, upon the occurrence of such absences,
be deemed to have resigned from the Commission, and the Chair shall
so notify the Mayor.
(1862 § 2, 1984; 2813 § 1, 2012)
The Neighborhood Improvement and Conservation Commission shall
meet on a quarterly basis. Special meetings may be called by the Chair
or by a majority of the commissioners. All hearings and meetings of
the Commission shall be open to the public and minutes thereof shall
be maintained. A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a
quorum.
(1862 § 2, 1984; 2273 § 12, 1993; 2813 § 1, 2012)
Services required for the proper operation of the Neighborhood
Improvement and Conservation Commission shall be provided by the City,
as designated by the City Manager.
(1862 § 2, 1984; 2813 § 1, 2012)
The Neighborhood Improvement and Conservation Commission is
a lay advisory body to the City Council. The Commission shall have
the following duties:
A.
Actively
promote citizen awareness, involvement, and support for neighborhood
improvement and preservation, and for the efficient use and conservation
of energy resources throughout the community;
B.
Identify
and recommend priorities to the City Council for the establishment
of community goals for the preservation and improvement of neighborhoods
and conservation of energy resources;
C.
Identify
and recommend to the City Council realistic programs to meet established
community goals for neighborhood preservation and improvement, and
for conservation of energy resources;
D.
Review
and make recommendations to the City Council on the revision and establishment
of appropriate codes and ordinances that relate to energy conservation,
property maintenance, and neighborhood improvement;
E.
Review
and make recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining
to energy;
F.
Identify
and recommend to the City Council eligible programs and geographic
target areas for inclusion in the annual application, and any appropriate
amendments for housing and community development block grant funds
under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974;
G.
Review
and evaluate the ongoing Housing and Community Development Block Grant
Program and other neighborhood preservation and improvement programs;
H.
Act
as the final City hearing body for persons protesting the receipt
of a notice of violation of a City Code or ordinance pertaining to
neighborhood improvement or land use prior to the issuance of a citation
or the filing of a criminal complaint against such persons; and
I.
Review
and advise the City Council on any other matters that are requested
by City Council.
(1862 § 2, 1984; 2813 § 1, 2012)
