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• <br /> informed and properly trained may prevent public access to latest technology advances <br /> and will limit the ability of staff to properly train installers, operators, and well contractors. <br /> S-19 * EHS -- Proposal (Provide a brief description of the service change) <br /> Reduced Permitting Activity Due to Economic Downturn and Reduced Building and <br /> Development Activity <br /> S-19 * EHS -- Fiscal Impact (This number should correspond to the amount <br /> included on the department's budget request excel spreadsheet) <br /> Projected Impact on Revenue ($177,001 reduction) <br /> SEPTIC-CONST AUTHORIZ 56,000 <br /> SEPTIC-EXST SYST INSPECT 25,000 <br /> SEPTIC-SITE INS/IMPRV PERMS $ 56,000 <br /> SEPTIC TANK MANUF YARD INSP $ 500 <br /> WELLS 55,000 <br /> BACTERIOLOGICAL SAMPLES 1,861 <br /> INORGANIC CHEMICAL SAMPS 4,750 <br /> PETRONOLATILE ORG SAMPS 1,385 <br /> • <br /> PESTICIDE SAMPLES 1,630 <br /> NITRATE/NITRITE SAMPLES 1,875 <br /> WATER SAMPLES-FULL SUITE (6,000) <br /> PUBLIC POOL INSPECTIONS (1,000) <br /> WTMP FEES (20,000) <br /> Operating Line Item Reductions ($22,150 reduction) <br /> TELEPHONE (150) <br /> POSTAGE (1,500) <br /> MOTOR POOL (15,000). <br /> LAB SERVICES (5,500) <br /> S-19 * EHS -- Description — Describe, in detail, the service delivery impact of the <br /> proposed reduction/change. <br /> The service delivery level associated with permitting activity is closely tied to land <br /> development, construction and home building, and building permit activity. Applications <br /> for well permits, septic permits, and existing system authorizations are in lower demand <br /> when the economy negatively affects the building industry. These cuts reflect the <br /> projected loss in revenue and corresponding decreases in operating expenses due to <br /> fewer applications for permits. As permitting activity picks up, revenue will increase <br /> accordingly. There are a few increases in revenue that reflect historic trends and the <br /> increase in the number of WTMP inspections that are required will continue. The <br /> corresponding reductions in expenses are travel, postage, and laboratory services. It <br /> should be noted that the majority of the costs associated with permitting activities are <br /> personnel costs, not operating costs. Please.see also S-20 through S-22. <br /> 44 <br />