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Co5e 2, CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ELIMINATING TWO POSITIONS By: Givonna Reed Kone, Human Resources Manager Background A primary responsibility of Building Inspectors is to inspect new residential construction; however, an analysis of building permit data from 2003 -2008 shows that the number of single and multi - family housing permits steadily declined between 2005 and 2008. In 2006 and 2008 Building Inspectors filled available hours by conducting inspections resulting from storm damage. In 2008, Building Inspectors also took on fire pre - planning activities, code enforcement and processing zoning permits to fill available hours. When comparing available personnel hours and actual hours needed to manage the workload of a normal year (for example, 2007 because there was no storm damage activity) there is an excess of approximately 3,400 hours. This figure represents just under two full -time employees. After an extensive analysis of available work and the 2009 budget, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Ramsey to eliminate two Building Inspector positions. Attached is the analysis prepared by the Community Development Director that illustrates the basis for this recommendation. Staff recommends laying off the two least senior Building Inspectors per the AFSCME labor agreement, Scott Jensen and Steve Burnham, due to lack of work. Reducing staffing levels by two employees adds $118,000 back into the budget and does so without impacting service levels. If the recommended action is approved by the City Council, a two week notice will be given to Mr. Jensen and Mr. Burnham and severance benefits will be paid per the labor agreement and/or Personnel Policy. Funding Source Applicable severance payments will be paid from the Community Development Department's Liability Fund and any unemployment benefits will be paid from the Insurance Fund. Committee Action Make a motion to eliminate two Building Inspector positions and to layoff Scott Jensen and Steve Burnham, effective March 25, 2009. Rev M iy : City Administrator Attachment: Workload Analysis CC: 3 -10 -09 —219—