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Building Inspection Function: Planning & Development

Agency Overview 60

Agency Mission

Agency Overview

2017 Budget Highlights• The Executive Budget adjusts the authorized FTE count to reflect previously authorized levels.

The mission of the Building Inspection Division is to ensure the well-being of people through the safety of

property in the City of Madison and to maintain public trust and confidence by improving the construction

and maintenance of structures and property; administering codes and ordinances; continually improving

codes, procedures and regulations; providing information to its customers; and providing quality services.

The Agency is responsible for inspection; zoning and code enforcement; and consumer protection. The goal

of the Building Inspection Division is to enhance existing services. To achieve this goal, the Division will

introduce a Bilingual Inspector Program and examine electronic plan review. The Building Inspection Division

is an active participant in the Neighborhood Resource Team program.


Budget Overview 60

Budget by Service (All Funds)2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive

# ## Consumer Protection 247,266 268,539 259,984 272,311 278,441

# ## Health and Welfare 462,214 549,476 464,772 544,680 494,733

# ## Inspection 2,038,630 1,813,684 2,077,135 1,782,624 1,826,828

## Systematic Code Enforcement 836,329 1,066,109 888,385 1,103,754 1,050,269

### Zoning And Signs 588,477 743,604 585,824 740,786 691,084

TOTAL 4,172,915$ 4,441,412$ 4,276,099$ 4,444,155$ 4,341,355$

Budget by Fund & Major Fund: General 1100 - GENERAL

2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive

4 Revenue (65,511) (46,500) (65,300) (46,500) (46,500)

51 Salaries 2,832,927 3,095,014 3,024,737 3,112,177 3,040,437

52 Benefits 1,056,955 1,023,549 983,910 1,005,453 974,393

53 Supplies 53,296 59,323 52,053 59,523 59,523

54 Purchased Services 193,649 205,696 176,627 205,696 205,696

57 Inter Depart Charges 101,599 104,330 104,072 107,806 107,806

TOTAL 4,172,915$ 4,441,412$ 4,276,099$ 4,444,155$ 4,341,355$

Change Table (General Fund)2016 Adopted 4,441,412

Adjustments with No Service Impact

52 Decrease in Fringe (1,639)

53 Increase in Supplies 200

57 Decrease in Inter Departmental Bill ings (200)

2017 Pay Increase 88,303

## Increase in Retirement Costs based on 2017 WRS rates 2,783

## Adjustment to Health Insurance based on 2017 rates (50,300)

## Change in allocation of Worker's Compensation & Insurance costs 2,884

## Change in allocation of Fleet charges 792

Adjustment to Salary budget to reflect true FTE count (142,880)

2017 Executive Budget 4,341,355


Service Overview

Service: Consumer Protection 604

Service Description

Service Budget by Major


51 Salaries 166,572 194,076 188,665 194,053 199,411

52 Benefits 53,345 62,253 60,742 62,700 63,472

53 Supplies 653 2,690 250 2,690 2,690



TOTAL 247,266$ 268,539$ 259,984$ 272,311$ 278,441$

Service: Health and Welfare 602

Service Description



4 Revenue (1,000) (1,500) (1,300) (1,500) (1,500)

51 Salaries 305,697 369,829 312,652 365,240 327,575

52 Benefits 119,211 132,315 114,517 132,833 120,551

53 Supplies 161 9,253 - 9,253 9,253



TOTAL 462,214$ 549,476$ 464,772$ 544,680$ 494,733$

This service is responsible for inspecting packaging, weighing and measuring devices in gas stations, grocery stores, pharmacies,

bakeries, taxis, fuel trucks, etc. The goal of this service is to ensure that Madison's consumers receive the correct amount of product

for which they pay.

This service is responsible for enforcing and educating residents regarding sidewalk snow removal, trash, junk and debris removal, and

graffiti removal. The goal of this service is to provide assistance to those who need help taking care of environmental and related

problems.


Service Overview

Service: Inspection 601

Service Description



4 Revenue (64,511) (45,000) (64,000) (45,000) (45,000)

51 Salaries 1,359,972 1,263,797 1,464,301 1,255,657 1,294,422

52 Benefits 538,466 436,984 476,876 413,390 418,829

53 Supplies 52,403 22,776 51,049 22,976 22,976



TOTAL 2,038,630$ 1,813,684$ 2,077,135$ 1,782,624$ 1,826,828$

Service: Systematic Code Enforcement 605

Service Description



51 Salaries 584,797 728,038 637,382 768,017 727,267

52 Benefits 203,001 230,893 194,741 227,513 214,778

53 Supplies 80 12,684 755 12,684 12,684



TOTAL 836,329$ 1,066,109$ 888,385$ 1,103,754$ 1,050,269$

This service is responsible for the review and inspection of construction projects, contractor licensing, permit records, sales surveys,

pre-occupancy inspections, and underground utilities. The goal of this service is to ensure compliance with Madison's building and

mechanical system ordinances. In 2017 the service will begin studying the feasiblity of implementing electronic plan review, allowing

the storage of building plans electronically.

This service inspects properties in areas of the City showing signs of blight. Activities are coordinated with the rehabilitation and

property improvement programs. Inspection activities are scheduled through the Community Development Authority using data

gathered by Inspection staff and input from the Neighborhood Resource Teams. This section is also responsible for heating and water

leakage corrections; infestation eradication; repair of broken railings, windows and doors; and dozens of other problems associated

with keeping the City's housing stock habitable. The goal of this service is to help maintain property values by eliminating blighting

influences. In 2017 the service will automate the notice writing process allowing official notices to be produced in the field during the

inspection process.


Service Overview

Service: Zoning and Signs 603

Service Description



51 Salaries 415,889 539,274 421,738 529,210 491,762

52 Benefits 142,931 161,104 137,035 169,017 156,763

53 Supplies - 11,920 - 11,920 11,920



TOTAL 588,477$ 743,604$ 585,824$ 740,786$ 691,084$

This service reviews and regulates Madison's zoning code and street sign ordinances. The goal of the service is to provide timely

resolution of land use issues for developers and the general public. The service provides inspections, investigation, and maintenance

for the records zoning changes and street sign ordinances.


Position Summary 60

CG FTEs Amount FTEs Amount FTEs Amount

ADMIN CLERKADMIN CLERK 20 3.00 155,504 3.00 155,052 3.00 159,331

BLDG INSPECT DIV DIRBLDG INSPECT DIV DIR 21 1.00 123,428 1.00 125,630 1.00 129,097

CODE ENFC OFF CODE ENFC OFF 16 14.00 964,206 13.00 944,775 13.00 970,850

ELEC/HEAT INSPECTORELEC/HEAT INSPECTOR 16 4.00 294,414 4.00 224,614 4.00 230,813

HSG INSPECTION SUPVHSG INSPECTION SUPV 18 1.00 84,778 1.00 89,104 1.00 91,564

INFORMATION CLERKINFORMATION CLERK 20 2.00 94,042 2.00 96,851 2.00 99,524

PLAN REV & INSP SUPVPLAN REV & INSP SUPV 18 1.00 108,111 1.00 111,306 1.00 114,378

PLAN REVIEW SPEC PLAN REVIEW SPEC 16 3.00 224,522 3.00 232,102 3.00 238,509

PLUMB/HEAT INSPECTORPLUMB/HEAT INSPECTOR 16 3.00 198,266 3.00 214,025 3.00 219,932

PROG ASST PROG ASST 17 1.00 55,425 1.00 51,125 1.00 52,536

PROPERTY CODE INSP PROPERTY CODE INSP 16 4.00 224,522 3.00 183,632 3.00 188,701

WGTS MEASURES INSP WGTS MEASURES INSP 16 3.00 186,821 3.00 195,279 3.00 200,668

ZONING ADMIN ASSTZONING ADMIN ASST 16 1.00 74,424 1.00 76,624 1.00 78,739

ZONING ADMINISTRATORZONING ADMINISTRATOR 18 1.00 97,641 1.00 100,527 1.00 103,301

ZONING CODE OFF ZONING CODE OFF 16 6.00 357,190 5.00 323,842 5.00 332,780

TOTAL 48.00 3,243,295$ 45.00 3,124,487$ 45.00 3,210,723$

Budget Request

2016

Executive

2017

Building Inspection Function:

Line Item Detail 60

Supplies2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive

Purchasing Card Unallocated - - 7,268 - -

Office Supplies 6,089 10,463 6,032 10,663 10,663

Copy Printing Supplies 6,255 13,960 5,166 13,960 13,960

Furniture - 2,500 1,036 2,500 2,500

Hardware Supplies 2,510 1,000 - 1,000 1,000

Software Licenses & Supplies 1,675 - - - -

Postage 22,676 20,000 17,047 20,000 20,000

Books And Subscriptions 2,267 900 3,525 900 900

Work Supplies 3,743 3,500 497 3,500 3,500

Safety Supplies 1,062 2,000 521 2,000 2,000

Inventory 7,020 5,000 10,961 5,000 5,000

Total 53,296$ 59,323$ 52,053$ 59,523$ 59,523$

Purchased Services2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive

Telephone 4,660 8,000 8,440 8,000 8,000

Cellular Telephone 4,158 7,362 4,785 7,362 7,362

Graffiti Removal 3,651 6,500 4,913 6,500 6,500

Communication Device Rpr Main 1,247 3,400 519 3,400 3,400

System And Software Maintenanc 4,075 4,183 590 4,183 4,183

Mileage 134,836 128,860 100,020 128,860 128,860

Conferences And Training 4,035 7,750 1,494 7,750 7,750

Memberships 429 1,200 1,344 1,200 1,200

Legal Services 5,691 7,500 10,114 7,500 7,500

Storage Services 1,118 1,500 1,162 1,500 1,500

Consulting Services 14 1,221 - 1,221 1,221

Advertising Services 7,784 7,808 5,815 7,808 7,808

Interpreters Signing Services - 500 - 500 500

Other Services And Expenses 21,880 19,912 37,432 19,912 19,912

Permits And Licenses 72 - - - -

Total 193,649$ 205,696$ 176,627$ 205,696$ 205,696$

Inter-Departmental Charges2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive

ID Charge From Engineering 62,598 62,598 62,598 62,598 62,598

ID Charge From Fleet Services 2,874 3,647 3,647 4,439 4,439

ID Charge From Traffic Enginee 3,023 2,315 2,057 2,115 2,115

ID Charge From Insurance 6,619 8,331 8,331 8,026 8,026

ID Charge From Workers Comp 26,485 27,439 27,439 30,628 30,628

Total 101,599$ 104,330$ 104,072$ 107,806$ 107,806$

Revenue2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive

Miscellaneous Chrgs For Servic (54,635) (40,000) (54,000) (40,000) (40,000)

Graffiti Removal (1,000) (1,500) (1,300) (1,500) (1,500)

Building Permits 481 - - - -

Other Permits (10,357) (5,000) (10,000) (5,000) (5,000)

Total (65,511)$ (46,500)$ (65,300)$ (46,500)$ (46,500)$

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