HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2021-209RESOLUTION NO. 2021-209
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING CODE
ENFORCEMENT TO TRANSITION FROM THE LODI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND BE STRUCTURED UNDER THE
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DIVISION; AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING
ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOVE
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Code Enforcement Division is currently under the Lodi
Police Department purview; and
WHEREAS, prior to 2008, Code Enforcement resided under the Community
Development Department, Community Improvement Division; and
WHEREAS, in a joint effort, the Police Department and the Community Development
Department have discussed opportunities for expanding collaborative efforts, building
community involvement, and rebranding Code Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined a need to focus on processes and improvements in the
development of Policies and Procedures and transition to a community improvement
philosophy; and
WHEREAS, there will be addition costs to accommodate the move that have not been
fully vetted, but staff believes it should not exceed an additional $25,000; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing Code Enforcement to transition from the Lodi
Police Department to the Community Development Department and be structured under the
Community Improvement Division.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize Code Enforcement to transition from the Lodi Police Department to the Community
Development Department and be structured under the Community Improvement Division; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby appropriate
additional funds from the General Fund reserve in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for
incidental costs associated with the move.
Dated: July 21, 2020
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-209 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held July 21, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JENNIFP. CUSMIR
City CCI
2021-209