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Report compiled on April 15, 2009
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Andrew Epple, Planning Director
Bob Risk, Chief Building Official
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Special Presentation on Bozeman’s Building, Zoning, and Nuisance Code
Compliance Programs
MEETING DATE: Monday, April 20, 2009
BACKGROUND: While conducting Fiscal Year 2009 Quarterly Budget reviews of the
Building Inspection and Planning programs, City Commissioners expressed a desire for a more
detailed presentation of each department’s Code Enforcement program (or, as we prefer to refer
to it, our Code Compliance program). At Monday night’s meeting, Chief Building Official Bob
Risk and Director of Planning Andy Epple will present an overview of each program, provide
detailed information on the number and type of cases handled, and explain how enforcement of
the building codes, zoning codes, and nuisance ordinances of the Bozeman Municipal Code
relate to one another and contribute to a safer, healthier, and more attractive community.
Building Code Enforcement Officer Paula Frojae and Zone Code Enforcement Officer Vicki
Hasler will be present to answer questions and participate in the discussion. [Copies of the brief
Power Point presentations and supplemental information which will be presented Monday night
will be emailed directly to Commissioners and posted to the City’s website by 5:00 p.m. Friday,
April 17th.]
RECOMMENDATION: Listen to special presentation; engage in discussion.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None identified with this special presentation. .
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
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Andrew Epple, Director of Planning Chris Kukulski, City Manager
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Bob Risk, Chief Building Official
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