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Board of County Commissioners <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> March 6, 2013 <br /> In order to keep pace with the increase in activity, staff is recommending an additional Plans <br /> Examiner II position. The addition of this position will assist the Building Division staff in efforts to <br /> meet the demands of what appears to be a revitalization of the construction environment. Staff <br /> submits that it is essential to maintain timely inspections and plan reviews in the Building Division to <br /> facilitate—rather than hamper—any improvement in the economic environment. In the interim, staff <br /> has authorized the use of overtime for plans examiners and building inspectors in order to meet some <br /> of the increased workload with existing employees. Additionally, staff anticipates that more overtime <br /> may be needed in order to reduce the number of"rollovers" going forward. <br /> Funding <br /> The additional position (Plans Examiner II) will have an estimated annual cost of $60,446, including <br /> salary and benefits. Building Division staff intends to hire a dual certified employee for this position— <br /> as well as future vacancies—to ensure maximum flexibility in building inspection and plans review <br /> activity. Staff recommends an authorization of up to $10,000 in overtime on an as needed basis to <br /> reduce the occurrence of "rollovers'. Funding for the additional position and overtime will be provided <br /> from Building Department revenues. Building Division revenues for the current fiscal year are up <br /> 31.5% (approximately $140,000) from last fiscal year through the end of January. It should be noted <br /> that the Building Division operated at a profit of about $260,000 for fiscal year 2011/12. Therefore, <br /> staff anticipates that building permit revenues will be sufficient to fund these additional expenses. <br /> The Building Division is an enterprise fund that is fully supported by building permit fees. No ad <br /> valorem tax dollars are used to support this department. <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve funding for the new position of Plans <br /> Examiner II in the Building Division. Staff also recommends that the Board of Commissioners <br /> approve funding to cover the necessary overtime for building inspection/plans exam staff. <br /> Additionally, staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the attached Budget <br /> Amendment 009 and resolution amending the fiscal year 2012/2013 budget. Funding in the amount <br /> of $70,446 will be provided from Building Division revenues. <br /> Attachments <br /> Budget Amendment 009 and Resolution <br /> APP VIED AGENDA ITEM: Indian River Count A oved Date <br /> I <br /> BY: Administrator 317 j <br /> s <br /> /Josep A. Baird Legal 6 (3 <br /> ��County Administrator Budget 3 l� <br /> FOMarch 12, 2013 Department <br /> Risk Management <br /> 36 <br />