This fall the City of Dubuque is sponsoring two separate sessions of an educational program for property owners and property managers on how to reduce crime in rental housing.
This fall the City of Dubuque is sponsoring two separate sessions of an educational program for property owners and property managers on how to reduce crime in rental housing. Property owners and managers may register for one of the sessions which will be held on Thursday, October 13, and Saturday, November 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the NICC Town Clock Center, 680 Main Street, Dubuque. Landlords and Property Managers only need to register for one session.
The training program, the Dubuque Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, will provide comprehensive information on all aspects of managing property with a special emphasis on how to reduce crime in rental property. Participants of the program will receive a comprehensive guide to assist in maintaining a crime free property. A light breakfast consisting of bagels, juice and coffee will be provided in the morning, and lunch will be served onsite following the morning speakers.
Presenters include local attorneys and City of Dubuque staff from the Police, Fire, Legal, Housing and Community Development, and Human Rights departments. Participants are eligible to receive six hours of Real Estate Continuing Education Unit credit for the Course. The registration fee is $30. To register, log on to www.nicc.edu/continuinged and enter “crime free housing” in the search box. Or contact the NICC Town Clock Center for Professional Development at (563) 557-8271, ext. 380. Registrations are due one week prior to the workshop. Additional information on this program and the registration form is also available on the city’s website at http://www.cityofdubuque.org/index.aspx?nid=595.
A recent City Ordinance includes a requirement that all Dubuque property owners and managers attend the City’s Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. Licensed realtors are exempt from this requirement. The Safe Community Task Force recommended this ordinance change to the City Council. Additional sessions will be offered in 2012. For more information, contact Crime Prevention/Public Information Officer Lt. Scott Baxter, at 563-589-4473 or sbaxter@cityofdubuque.org.