COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Request to reclassify one (1) Combination Building Inspector Position for one (1) Building Permit Technician.
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DEPARTMENT:
Development Services
SUMMARY:
The Building Department has experienced tremendous turnover over the past year, while experiencing an increase in development. In 2023, the Building Department issued five thousand three hundred and fifty nine (5,359) permits - highest ever - and processed three hundred and thirty three (333) Certificates of Occupancy. One hundred and twenty seven (127) more Certificates of Occupancy were issued in 2023 from 2022. Within the first quarter of 2024, the Building Department issued ninety six (96) Certificates of Occupancy compared to seventy eight (78) in the first quarter of 2023.
Currently, the department has budgeted, but not filled two (2) Combination Building Inspectors. One (1) newly hired Combination Building Inspector returned to his prior employer, the other retired. These two positions have been open, but not filled since November 14th, 2023. The Building Department had a Building Permit Technician resign on February 1st of 2023. Development Services hired a new building permit technician shortly thereafter. Subsequently, a Building Permit Technician resigned April 5th, 2024. The Development Services Director hired a new Building Permit Technician on April 15th, 2024.
The Development Services Director is seeking to reclassify one (1) Combination Building Inspector position for one (1) Building Permit Technician to help maintain the level of service due to the increase in the number of building permits and certificates of occupancy. The Development Services Director in the Fiscal year 2025 budget will request to add back a Combination Building Inspector.
The total expense for one (1) Combination Building Inspector is $80,885.58. The total expense for one (1) Building Permit Technician is $61,883.48. There are sufficient funds to cover the reclassification.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the reclassification of one (1) Combination Building Inspector for one (1) Building Permit Technician.