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March 7, 2011
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
John C. Brown, City Manager
Resolution Authorizing the Position Allocation of Building Inspector I in the
Building Services Division.
RECOMMENIDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution Authorizing the Position
Allocation of Building Inspector I in the Building Services Division.
BACKGROUND
The workload in the City's Building Services Division demonstrates the need for an additional
full -time position. of Building Inspector 1, Revenues generated; since the beginning of the fiscal
year support this additional expense. Therefor_ e, it is ;recommended that the City Council
approve the resolution to allocate the position of Building Inspector I.
DISCUSSION
Due to revenue shortfalls in 2008 the Community Development Department was reorganized and
the positions of Building „Inspector L and 11 were abolished in Resolution 2008 -184. The duties
and responsibilities; of the Building Inspector 1 and I -I positions are being performed by one full-
time employee and one part employee on an hourly basis.
The field ' inspection workload in the Building Services Division has increased both in the office
and 'iri fhe field. Additionally, it has become necessary to. have a Certified Building Inspector
available during most of the time that, Division is opento the public in order to answer code
related questions and provide assistance with over- the- counter permit issuance. Code
enforcement activity has also increased due to expiring permits and foreclosure related matters.
By adding an additional, full-time position which will replace the existing part-time Building
Inspector I position, the Division will be better able to accommodate the increased workload
and improve customer service to the public.
Agenda Review:
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City Attorney & Finance Director City Manager�
FINANCIAL IMPACT'S
For the period July 1, 2010 through February 1, 2011 (fiscal year, 2010 -11 to date), Building
Service revenues collected were $60038. Building Services expenditures for the same period
were $409,036. Building Service revenues therefore are expected to be adequate to support the
full-time, Building Inspector I position and as well, the potential increases need for contract plan
check services.
A part-time. Building Inspector I is currently employed on an hourly basis, and works
approximately 20 hours per week. The' estimated. current cost of the part-time position through
the end of the fiscal year is $18,000. The recommended action would result in a 6.5% increase
in full time salary and re- establish employee benefits, for an estimated cost of $ 26,950 through
the end of the fiscal year. The additional costs are .expected to be ,offset by elimination of the
part-time position with the remaining costs being fully recovered. by program revenue.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 2011- N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POSITION ALLOCATION
OF BUILDING INSPECTOR I IN THE
BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION
WHEREAS, the workload and revenues in the Building Services Division demonstrate
the need and provide an adequate funding source, for an additional full -time position of Building
Inspector I; and
WHEREAS, the field inspection workload in the Building Services Division has
increased; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to have a Certified Building Inspector available to the
public to answer code - related questions.and to provide assistance with over - the - counter permit
issuance work; and
WHEREAS, due to revenue shortfalls the position of Building Inspector was abolished
in Resolution 2008 -184 and the duties and responsibilities of the Building Inspector I continue to
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be performed on a part-time bass; and
WHEREAS,. it appears that the Development, Services Enterprise Fund has now
recovered; and
WHEREAS, it still remains 'difficult to predict future construction and permit activity,
anticipated Building Services Division: revenues are'expected to remain solid, well above 2008
levels, and sufficient to support the full time Building; Inspector I position; and
WHEREAS, for the foreseeable future the full -time position of Building Inspector I will
assist with "the'increased workload provide increased services to the public, and be cost
effective.
NOW, THE'REEORE, BE' IT RESOLVED.that the City Council does hereby authorize
the position alfocaton of Building Inspector I in the Building Services Division effective upon
the adoption of this 'Resolution.
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