A FEE SCHEDULE FOR A RENTAL INSPECTION ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED AT THE SANTA CRUZ CITY COUNCIL MEETING YESTERDAY. THE ORDINANCE WILL REQUIRE PROPERTY OWNERS TO REGISTER RENTAL UNITYS WITH THE CITY AT AN ANNUAL COST OF 45 DOLLARS, WITH AN ADDITIONAL MINIMUM 20 DOLLAR FEE IF THE PROPERTY HAS TO BE INSPECTED. THE CITY COUNCIL ALSO APPROVED A DECISION TO USE REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE ONGOING EMPLOYMENT OF FIRST ALARM SECURITY GUARDS IN DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ TO SUPPLEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS CURRENTLY PATROLLING THE AREA.
