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However, the failed inspection rate is up to about 15%, which is a goad sign that what has been done could be done better. Craig Benedict clarified that 75°~ of their revenue is from residential development and 75°l0 of the inspections are residential related. Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 22 and asked far the time period for that chart as shown. Craig Benedict said that this is annual population growth as it relates to how many single-family dwellings have been built. He will do additional analysis on this chart. Commissioner Gordon said that this is a large annual growth rate. Commissioner Jacobs said that the inspectors are probably under a lot of stress because last week some inspectors reduced a citizen to tears. He requested that the inspections personnel be trained in customer service. Chair Halkiotis asked Craig Benedict to list the efficiencies he has mentioned tonight for the Innovation and Efficiency Committee. 2. Environmental Compliance Officer John Link said that this position addresses the new storm water regulations and is an unfunded mandate that the County has decided to fulfill. Craig Benedict said that this position would monitor all the inspections that will be required because of the new regulations for storm water management. This person will develop an educational campaign and work with the contractors. This person will also handle some of the erosion control duties. There are nitrogen control rules for developers and this person will enforce these regulations. This is still phase one of the storm water regulations. Commissioner Jacobs suggested investigating the Clean Water funds to see if we can get some funds or assistance to cast this as a pilot project. This would address a state mandate and if it was done as a pilot program, which could be replicated by other jurisdictions, it may be eligible for funding. Chair Halkiotis made reference to page 24 and asked if this person would generate any revenue. Craig Benedict said that there is revenue, which comes into the Erosion Control Division that pays for 89% of the costs of personnel. Commissioner Brown made reference to Chapel Hill and the fact that fees cover all the costs of their Planning Department. Craig Benedict will look at what Chapel Hill is doing. Overall, the entire department receives revenues to cover approximately 50°~ of the costs of the department. He said that there is a lot of time spent in reviewing subdivision plats. He will provide the time it takes to review minor and major subdivisions. 3. Planner II (Comprehensive Plan) John Link said that this position is being requested in order to move the comprehensive plan forward. Craig Benedict said that this person would be directly involved in all of the activity involved in the comprehensive plan -working on the Land Use Plan, population projections, etc. They have 2-1/2 people in comprehensive planning. His goal is to push forward a very aggressive program of presenting this information to the County Commissioners at the November quarterly public hearing. Commissioner Gordan made reference to pages 27 and 28 and comments about the impacts of not adding this position. She asked about the percentages. Craig Benedict said that it would be 100% complete during the 2001-2002 budget year. Craig Benedict said that he has tried some other mechanisms to get the work done and the comprehensive plan is a major project that needs the focus of one individual. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Buildings Maintenance Mechanic (Groundsl John Link said that over the last several years they have looked at various ways to cover the expanded needs far County grounds. Temporary personnel have addressed this need over the last two years.