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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. In 2017, the City expects to maintain a high level of public-encouraged
<br />redevelopment and construction in both the residential and commercial sectors.The Program’s activities
<br />are accountedfor in the Community Development Fund.
<br />2017Goals and Objectives
<br />Continue to improve existing procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
<br />Implement a new permitting software to provide greater access and transparency in the permitting
<br />process for numerous city departments and the general public.
<br />Provide greater opportunity for internal training to increase depth of knowledge in regards to
<br />Building Codes.
<br />Financial Summary
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<br />20132014201520162017$ Increase% Increase
<br />ActualActualActualBudgetBudget(Decrease)(Decrease)
<br />Personal Services$424,892$496,890$503,188$415,700$428,300$12,6003.0%
<br />Supplies & Materials12,1768,72710,58312,61515,8753,26025.8%
<br />Other Services & Charges133,498141,196158,492179,230180,6001,3700.8%
<br />Capital Outlay22,97619,8504,6732,60074,00071,4002746.2%
<br />Total$593,542$666,662$676,935$610,145$698,775$88,63014.5%
<br />FTE's5.955.954.354.354.35
<br />2017Budget Impact Items
<br />Personnel increases include a 2.0% cost-of-living increase for City Staff, and wage-step increases
<br />for eligible employees.
<br />Capital Outlay provides for the scheduled replacement of vehicles, and equipment which can
<br />fluctuate from year to year.
<br />2015/2016Achievements
<br />In 2016, the Department issued approximately 4,700 permits (previous five year average was
<br />4,100) bringing in over $1,690,000 in permit revenue.
<br />In 2016, valuation of construction was over $146 million, including creation of eight new housing
<br />units, nine new commercial/industrial buildings, approximately 250 commercial remodels, and,
<br />over 1,500 alteration permits for residential properties.
<br />Code Enforcement staff regularly met with residents, architects and contractors to review
<br />proposed building projects.
<br />Staff interaction with residents assisted in understanding construction methods and complying
<br />with both city and state codes. For the homeowner this helped lower construction costs, avoid
<br />expensive do-overs, and, result in safer, healthy and more durable homes. For Architects and
<br />contractors the expanded use of pre-application meetings developed a good working relationship
<br />and understanding of City requirements at the beginning of projects.
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