HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorization to fill Building Inspector Position RESOLUTION NO. 11-327
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILLING OF
BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,with the downturn in the national economy beginning in 2008/09,the negative
gap between permit fee revenues and expenditures grew to over$200,000,and property tax revenues
were used to finance this gap; and,
WHEREAS,in FY 2010/11,rather than continue this level of tax subsidy,an effort was made
to reduce expenditures by eliminating seasonal clerical hours,not budgeting or filling an authorized
Building Inspector position,temporarily reassigning the Building Inspections Supervisor to different
programs in other City departments,and utilizing the Plans Examiner to augment field inspections;
and,
WHEREAS, in the spring of 2011, permits for large scale new construction and resulting
building inspections activity have shown a significant upswing in Ames; and,
WHEREAS, the increased construction activity, vacant positions, and recent loss of a key
staff member,due to health matters,created a need to develop a new strategy to address our customer
needs in the building industry; and,
WHEREAS,based on the new proj ected workload,there is a need for additional,experienced
and certified inspectors; and,
WHEREAS, given the expanding workload needs in the Inspections Division, and the
unexpected temporary loss of the Building Inspections Supervisor, it is now prudent to fill the
vacant, authorized Building Inspector position so that staff can maintain an acceptable level of
service to customers; and,
WHEREAS, the additional cost of filling the Building Inspector position is $68,761.00
beginning FY 2011/12.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that authorization to fill the position of Building Inspector beginning in FY 2011/12 is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28'day of June, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, ity Cldrk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28t' day of June, 2011.