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Division / Program:Building Permits and Codes
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<br />Organizational Responsibility: Community Development Director
<br />Division / Program Description
<br />The CodeEnforcement Program ensures public safety and health standards related to building
<br />construction and land use are maintained for the general welfare of the community. This provides a safer
<br />community for all citizens through proper construction methods and provides for enhanced neighborhood
<br />livability and property values. The City expects to maintain a high level of public-encouraged
<br />redevelopment and construction in 2016 through the various housing programs, business redevelopment,
<br />and residential remodeling/improvements.The Program’s activities are accounted for in the Community
<br />Development Fund.
<br />2016Goals and Objectives
<br />Continued with the Rental Licensing Ordinanceimplementation which includes reorganizing staff
<br />responsibilities.
<br />Continue to improve existing procedures and systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
<br />Implement back-flow preventer program for commercialproperties.
<br />Financial Summary
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<br />20122013201420152016$ Increase% Increase
<br />ActualActualActualBudgetBudget(Decrease)(Decrease)
<br />Personal Services$409,294$424,892$496,890$464,000$415,700$(48,300)-10.4%
<br />Supplies & Materials9,38812,1768,72712,33012,6152852.3%
<br />Other Services & Charges146,437133,498141,196177,170179,2302,0601.2%
<br />Capital Outlay10,86422,97619,8505002,6002,100420.0%
<br />Total$575,984$593,542$666,662$654,000$610,145$(43,855)-6.7%
<br />FTE's5.955.955.954.354.35
<br />2016Budget Impact Items
<br />Personnel increases include a 2.0% cost-of-living increase for City Staff, and wage-step increases
<br />for eligible employees. It also includes adjustments reflecting changes in personnel allocation for
<br />Community Development Staff.
<br />Capital Outlay provides for the scheduled replacement of vehicles, and equipment which can
<br />fluctuate from year to year.
<br />2014/2015Achievements
<br />In2015, issued approximately 5,000 permits (previous 5 year average was 4,100) bringing in
<br />over $950,000 in permit revenue.
<br />In 2015, valuation of construction was over $60million, including creation of 8 new housing
<br />units, 9 new commercial/industrial buildings, approximately 250 commercial remodels, and, over
<br />1,500 alteration permits for residential properties.
<br />Code Enforcement staff regularly meet with residents to go overproposed building alterations
<br />(decks, additions, remodeling, etc.) to assist them with understanding construction methods and
<br />complying with both city and state codes. For the homeowner this helps lower constructions
<br />costs, avoids expensive do-overs, and,results in safer, healthy and more durable homes.
<br />Code Enforcement staff coordinates the permit issuance process for construction projects with
<br />other City departments and divisions, as well as various county and state agencies.
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