21-108/12-22 Adopt Safer Tenants Renters Program 2021 COVID-19 Requirements Fee ReductionsDocuSign Envelope ID: 1DA87CA8-E46B-4731-B50B-9A559F37E283
RESOLUTION NO. 21-108
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SAFER TENANTS
AND RENTERS (STAR) PROGRAM 2021 COVID-19
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS AND FEE REDUCTIONS
WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted residents of Golden Valley
through job loss and illnesses, placing extraordinary financial and emotional demands on
households and businesses, including renters and owners and managers of multifamily
rental properties; and
WHEREAS The STAR Program (part of the multi -family rental licensing program)
advances the City's goals of preserving and promoting economically diverse multifamily
rental housing options in our community by assisting property owners and managers in
maintaining high quality multifamily rental housing in Golden Valley for households with a
variety of income levels, ages, and sizes; and
WHEREAS An owner or property manager that owns or manages more than one
rental dwelling in the city may qualify for a discounted license fee by participating in the
(STAR) program (or similar program) approved by the City Council.
WHEREAS The City recognizes the need to provide flexibility in the STAR Program
participation requirements due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding meeting
attendance and community gatherings.
WHEREAS The City is adopting this Resolution to encourage participation in the
STAR Program for the maintenance and stability of multifamily rental property, and to
support property owners and managers in safely participating.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Golden Valley City Council to adopt
the Safer Tenants and Renters (STAR) Program 2021 COVID-19 Participation
Requirements and Fee Reductions as identified in the 2021 STAR Status Form.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 21 st day of December 2021.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk