That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development discuss with this Council, the Homeowner Improvement Program (HIP) and the role of the city in disputes between homeowners and city-approved contractors.

Committee

Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee

Requested by

City Council

Introduced

February 10, 2026

On agenda

February 12, 2026

Enacted

February 12, 2026

Enactment no.

220107

Where it was heard

City Council Feb 12, 2026 Approved and sent for discussion Pass

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