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ligiiiwid ORDINANCE NO. 3434-15 An Ordinance concerning the Multiple Family Property Tax Exemption program requirements for "tenant displacement" and "building code deficiency," amending Section 7.D.2 of Ordinance No. 2347-98, as amended (EMC Chapter 3.78) WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following: 1. There have been changes to the State law governing the multiple family property tax exemption since the City initially adopted Ordinance No. 2347-98 (Chapter 3.78 of the Everett Municipal Code (the "EMC")), establishing the program for the City of Everett. 2. Not all changes to State law have been incorporated into the corresponding sections of the Chapter 3.78 EMC. 3. The City wishes to make the EMC provisions related to tenant displacement and building code deficiency consistent with the State law as stated in RCW Chapter 84.14.030(5), which reads as follows: Property proposed to be rehabilitated must fail to comply with one or more standards of the applicable State or local building or housing codes on or after July 23, 1995. If the property proposed to be rehabilitated is not vacant, an applicant must provide each existing tenant housing of comparable size, quality, and price and a reasonable opportunity to relocate; and WHEREAS, the City Council concludes the following: 1. The proposed amendments to Chapter 3.78 EMC provide for the public health, safety and welfare; and for the best long-term interests of the Everett community. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 7.D.2 of Ordinance No. 2347-98, as amended (EMC 3.78.070.D.2), which reads as follows: D. Project Eligibility. A proposed project must meet the following requirements for consideration for a property tax exemption: 2. Tenant Displacement Prohibited. The project must not displace existing residential tenants of structures that are proposed for redevelopment. Existing dwelling units proposed for 1