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5 Memo Bill Laws September 3, 1981 Page 2 Some contractors will be upset by such a large increase contained in Alternative II and IV. Of course, ultimately all costs will be passed on to the consume;. Alternative II will allow the Division to become self sufficient over a two year average. This would occur if the construction activity increases over the next two years. Alternative III provides for self sufficiency this year. Inherent in Alternative II and IV is a review and possible revision for next year. By next spring, the cross training of insoectors will be sufficiently advanced to allow us to mandate our double inspections. For instance we could mandate inspecting the temporary Power and footing together, the plumbing and mechanical rough-in together, the electrical and building final together, etc. This way we could reduce the total number of inspection trips for each new dwelling from eleven to either five or six!! A policy is included concerning refund of Permit fees. The mobile Some fee is significant. We have allowed our electrical inspector to inspect for building, plumbing and electrical compliance. This has reduced our trips front three or four to one: The four Alternative schedules reflect only one trip. Table VI of the calculation sheet estimates the budgeted revenue, projected revenue from the existing fee schedule, budgeted revenue, and estimated revenues fro the four Alternatives. Alternative II produces a deficit of about 16,210 based on estimated revenues of $85,250. Alternative III generates $104,315 of estimated revenue with a surplus of about $2,845. We recommend Alternative III be adopted. Orange County should review and adjust the inspections fee schedule during budget preparation each year. Another important recommendation is the charge for Inspection Failures. We estimate this will reduce our total trips and make contractors more responsive to our inspectors. ENCLOSURE JP/sw