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Agenda Page 5 of 11 Alternatives Alternative #1 - Recruit a Temporary Building Inspections Intern. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize Staff to recruit for a Building Inspections Intern to assist with administrative tasks. The current workload of permit -related activities has stretched the department's capabilities to complete routine administrative tasks in a timely manner. This would be a temporary position that hours would be dependent upon permit levels and need. This recommendation would be contingent on amending the 2013 Rates and Fees. Alternative #2 - Do not Recruit a Temporary Intern. This alternative is not recommended. Staff will continue to fall behind in data entry and administrative tasks, especially in terms of administration of Minnesota Rules 7800 (septic systems). Over the past three (3) years, the City has already struggled to keep up with administering the program, and recently upgraded its software system to assist. Note: Staff has become aware of a number of grant and third -party funding sources that may be available to assist the City in 2014. These opportunities may help to ease the burden of the City, and could be part of an analysis at the end of the year as to the effectiveness of the delivery and administration of this service by the City. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize Staff to recruit and hire a temporary Building Inspection Intern from the existing Intern pool, or if necessary, conduct a new recruitment; the hiring range is $9.00 to $11.00 per hour, D.O.Q. Funding Source: Funding for the position would be provided by revenue generated by Building Permits. Staff recommends that the rate for the Septic Pumping Permit be adjusted as noted above. Council Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council authorize Staff to recruit and hire a temporary Building Inspection Intern from the existing Intern pool, or if necessary, conduct a new recruitment; the hiring range is $9.00 to $11.00 per hour, D.O.Q. Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Colleen Lasher Colleen Lasher 05/08/2013 05:25 PM Diana Lund Diana Lund 05/09/2013 07:40 AM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 05/09/2013 09:54 AM Colleen Lasher Colleen Lasher 05/08/2013 05:25 PM Diana Lund Diana Lund 05/09/2013 07:40 AM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 05/09/2013 09:54 AM Fonn Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 04/08/2013 08:39 AM Final Approval Date: 05/09/2013 http://156.142.212.178:8080/print all.cfm?seq=692&reloaded=true 5/22/2013