Title:
Budget Amendment - LUESA/Code Enforcement, Mega Multifamily Team
Summary
ACTION:
1. Recognize and appropriate $2,014,114 in additional permit revenue
2. Approve the addition of 26 positions to complete Phase III of the Mega Multifamily Inspection Team realignment, Veteran’s Apprentice Program and Inspection Services
· 10 Mega Inspector/Plans Examiners (Code Official)
· 10 Inspector III
· 5 Inspector I (Veteran Trainees)
· 1 Administrative Support Coordinator
Staff Contact: Patrick Granson, Director of Code Enforcement, LUESA
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Creation of the Mega Multifamily Inspection Team began in July 2015, when Code Enforcement saw a significant number of large "mega” projects at the design/construction phase in Charlotte - Mecklenburg. Phase I and II are complete. The Mega Multifamily Team was created as a specialized team targeting inspection resources for the most complex mega projects.
The realignment concept for Phase III will provide mega projects with an assigned group of Code Officials for consistency and collaboration, throughout the plan review, permitting and inspection process. The role of a plans examiner and inspector will be combined, allowing continuous collaboration from the beginning of a project’s design phase through issuance of the project’s Certificate of Occupancy (individual Code Official assists project from start to finish). The final realignment for the Mega Multifamily Team is scheduled to be complete by the current fiscal year end.
(10) Mega Inspector/Plans Examiners
These positions are being requested to assist two areas. The first area is dealing with the last phase of the Mega Plan Review and Mega Inspection merger. In looking at plan review numbers from last year, we currently have 23 projects scheduled for review in the first six months of FY17. These projects include large multifamily projects, very complex projects and high rise buildings (hotels and offices) located m...
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