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PC CASE AUTHORIZE PROCESS TO RECRUIT FOR POSITION OF BUILDING INSPECTOR/FIRE CODE ENFORCEMENT By: Rhonda Heryla, Human Resources Manager Background: Following Colleen Rybak's resignation effective March 24, 2000, Council gave staff authorization to replace her half-time responsibilities as a secretary with Administrative Services. The other half of Ms. Rybak's job as a Building Inspector has never been replaced and is temporarily being covered by the current full-time Building Inspector and full-time Building Official. From the perspective of the' Fire Chief, the City of Ramsey is behind-in its fire code enforcement thereby putting the safety of the community and tire fighters at risk. The half- time fire code enforcement position would be responsible for establishing and maintaining ongoing public relationships with businesses and the residential community. This position would work to educate the public, evaluate building floor plans and sprinkler systems, evaluate and inspect the locations of hazardous materials,, and work with businesses to ensure they are working within applicable fire codes. Staff is seeking authorization to begin recruiting applicants for the building inspector/fire code enforcement position. This full-time position would use the same compensation range as the Building Inspector and would therefore start at $37,321. The half-time building inspector and half-time fire code enforcement positions were budgeted for the entire year of 2000. Staff Recommendation: Staff is seeking authorization to begin recruiting for the Building Inspector/Fire Code Enforcement position. Committee Action: Motion to recommend that City Council authorize staff to begin recruiting for the Building Inspector/Fire Code Enforcement position. Reviewed by: City Administrator Public Works Director/Fire Chief Community Development Director Finance Officer' PC: 9/13/00 -245-