Agenda - 09-29-1999 - 8p - Laserfiche WebLink

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These situations can include increased workload in a certain jurisdiction, loss of employees due to extended illnesses or resignation, special construction project requiring unique building trade certifications and special disaster response work. Policies .and procedures have been put in place to ensure the most efficient use of this part time help. Procedures include having the new inspectors service a district close to their home base, creating continuity for multiple inspections at each residence and printing GIS maps and inspection notes for expeditious inspection activity. The primary issue relates to our one certified Electrical Inspector who cannot complete the amount of electrical inspections. The sole certified electrical inspector has agreed to work overtime. The county began the hiring process for a new inspector two weeks ago but the process is time consuming and the employment market is slim. 2 Due to the regular resignation replacement and part time help hiring time schedule, complaints are likely to surface in this interim period. My staff and I are resolved to handle this critical period with teamwork and professionalism. Ihave personally spoken with many building contractors to ask for their patience and understanding that we are inevitably working on a better building service function that will assist the contractor trade and our joint customers; the residents and business. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is financial impact to the Planning and Inspections Department budget where personnel services budgeted amounts are available due to the employee resignation. These funds will be used to pay for contracted inspection services. In addition, building permit revenue is ahead of fiscal projections to further reduce a fiscal impact. RECOMMENDATION(S): That the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached resolution authorizing the County Manager to enter into reciprocal agreements between the Town of Carrboro and Orange County and Chapel Hill and Orange County Inspections Departments to assist each other.