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HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-Human Resources CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL A~AG I NA l From: Linn Livingston Subject: CREATE THREE POSTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN IN THE DEVELOP- MENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Dept: Human Resources Date: March 28, 2005 MICC Meeting Date: April 4, 2005 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: September 20, 20Q4-The Mayor and Common Council approved to establish the positions of NPDES Coordinator and one additional Construction Inspector I in the Development Services Department. On March 28, 2005, the Personnel Committee recommended this item for approval. Recommended Motion: 1. Create three positions of Development Services Technician, Range 1386, $3044 to $3,700 per month." 2. Authorize the Human Resources Department to update resolution 6413 and 97-244. "This is a first step with priority to fill vacancies and create more positions. ~~ Sj~~ J Contact person: Linn Livinqston Phone: 384-5161 Supporting data attached: Yes Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $24,000 001-183-5XXX, 001-190-5XXX & Source: (Acct. No.)001-192-5XXX (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: Agenda Item No. . '-.'1 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Staff Report Sublect: Create the position of Development Services Technician in the Development Services Department. Backeround: The City of San Bernardino has experienced a drastic increase in the level of development and construction activity over the past six years causing significant increases in the demand for services relating to construction activity. These services include building plan review and inspections, engineering plan review and inspections, the review of planning applications (e.g. development permits, subdivisions, CUP's, etc.) and public inquiries at the counter and by telephone. The following chart illustrates the increased construction activity that has occurred over the past six years. Construction Activity: FY99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 FY 02/03 FY 03/04 FY 04/05 Valuation $40,250,541 $61,355,874 $83,712,658 $107,684,693 $135,699,829 $194,000,000 (est) Fee Revenue $1,700,023 $1,984,248 $2,303,163 $2,712,580 $3,531,120 $4,767,012 VALUATION OF CONSTRUCTION 2000??oo0 150000000 100000000 5000??oo o o ..... N M ~ ::;::- ~~~~~! moo 0 0 L() >- >- >- >- >- Q L1. LL. LL. U. LL v o >- u.. Over this period the valuation of construction activity in the City of San Bernardino has increased 381 %. Revenues from development fees have also increased as noted in the graph below: FEE REVENUES 5000000 4000000 300??oo 2000ooo 1 ??oo00 o 0 ~ N '" .... ~ - e ~ e e e Ul m ~ N '" .!!!. m 0 0 0 0 It) ~ ~ ~ >- >- ~ u.. u.. ~ The increased construction activity has contributed to the already overloaded staff resulting in lengthened review times, delays in project approvals and inspections, and increasing complaints from customers. In an attempt to identify the needs of the department and help improve processing, an internal review of the department's process was completed under the direction of Professor Lee Hanson. The Process Improvement Project (PIP) concluded in November and identified a number of needed improvements to the development process. One recommendation is the hiring of Development Services Technicians which will be responsible for handling the more routine information requests, much needed counter assistance, and other assigned tasks. With the increase in construction activity, Planners, Building Inspectors and Engineering staff have had to take their turn assisting as counter help during peak times and lunch hours impacting their ability to focus on their priorities. The hiring of three Development Services Technicians will provide the needed staff to ensure continuity and consistency in terms of addressing counter issues and allow the higher-level professional staff time to focus on their priorities. Based on the current needs of the Development Services Department it is recommended that the position of Development Services Technician be established as a first step to help alleviate the current workload conditions. Financial Impact: The department's recommendation is to hire three (3) Development Services Technicians. Establish the position of Development Services Technician, Range 1386, $3,044 to $3,700 per month: $3,044 per month x 6 months = $18,264 $3,196permonthx6months= $19.176 Subtotal $37,440 Benefits $10.656 Annual Salary & Benefits $48.096 per employee For the remainder ofFY 04/05 the cost will be approximately $24,000 for the months of May and June and will be absorbed by the department with salary savings. The cost for FY 05/06 will be added to the department budget through the budget process. The projected cost for FY 05/06 is $144,300. Recommendation: I. Create three positions of Development Services Technician, Range 1386, $3,044 to $3,700 per month. * 2. Authorize the Human Resources Department to update resolution 6413 and 97-244. *This is a first step with priority to fill vacancies and create more positions. HR/ Agenda Items:SR.Dev .Svcs. Tech.2005 :'1':.; ~ II II II II 'I II il !i! 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