LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2022-018 - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT IN INSPECTIONS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2022-018:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND MAKING REVISIONS AND APPROPIATIONS TO BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
With the increased activity in the construction industry, it has become necessary to add a new full-time position as well as a temporary position in order to provide better customer service and meet the workload in this strong economy. Therefore, additional funding will be required in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget. This resolution will provide for a Building Inspections Specialist and a temporary receptionist. The Building Inspections Specialist will be a highly specialized licensed person who will assist with both plan review and inspections within the department. This position will be a full time City position. The receptionist position will answer phones and assist our Permit Clerks. Bringing in these new positions will require purchasing new equipment. This resolution will cover the costs of two new computers, two large screen monitors for plan review staff, and a new IPad and cellular phone for Inspections. Two new Ford Ranger pick-up trucks are being proposed to purchase which will give each licensed Inspections employee a vehicle to use. These changes to the Budget will provide for better customer service, reduce the workload for our current staff, and better manage the workload if an employee is out of the office.
City Council is being requested to authorize and transfer $212,400.00 from the Inspections Fund Balance. Current permitting fees received will be sufficient to fund the ongoing costs for future budget years.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
Budget: $212,400.00
Actual: $106,600.00 Building Inspections Specialist
34,300.00 Temporary Receptionist
8,300.00 Computer Equipment
63,200.00 Road Equipment
$212,400.00
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
At the end of Fiscal Year 2021, restricted fund balance excluding encumbrances was $1,135,000. Drawing down the $212,400 from fund balance will leave a balance of $922,600 and will not impact the General Fund. Based on projected revenues within Inspections, there will be sufficient funds to cover the additional ongoing cost associated with these additions.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
1/18/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, Development Services Director
Jonathan Bilby, Building Official
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2022-018
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2022-018
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