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Brian Heady <br />thanked Chairman Lowther for the consideration and he looked <br />forward to the coming year and the welcome change. He stated that he had not been at recent <br />meetings because he was home taking care of hurricane damage. <br /> <br />NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN. <br /> <br />9.B.2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM – REQUEST FROM TIM ZORC <br />TO SPEAK REGARDING BUILDING DEPARTMENT’S <br />PRIVATE PROVIDER PROGRAM AND DISCUSS <br />CREDITING THE ADDITIONAL FEES PAID BY THE <br />CONTRACTOR <br /> <br />th <br />Tim Zorc <br />, 4415 5 Place SW, explained the “private provider” program, gave <br />statistics for hurricane-related permits, estimated fees lost during the hurricane-related fee-waiver <br />period, and estimated the inspection trips required with an emphasis on roofing inspections. He <br />explained how the private provider program (permitted under the Florida Building Code) would <br />help builders and suggested the County try it for a period of six to twelve months to reduce the <br />Building Department’s heavy load particularly for roofing inspections. He thought it would <br />encourage more private providers to come forward if a fee arrangement could be implemented <br />through the County. <br />County Administrator Baird commented that the private provider actually expedites <br />the process for a builder or developer and is to their advantage. He explained that for roofing we <br />are currently allowing an affidavit to be issued. Staff does not recommend we implement the <br />private provider program but, if the Commission wishes, staff can come back with costing <br />differences. <br />January 4, 2005 <br />21 <br /> <br />