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stages of the pay scale of the position. In terms of long-range goals for the Community Development Department, Staff recommends that this is the most logical way to deliver the services in an efficient, consistent, and quality manner. Alternative #2 - Remain with the current contracted employee arrangement for Building Official services. For reasons already mentioned above, Staff does not recommend this alternative at this time. That being said, the current arrangement has worked in an effective manner. Staff would be comfortable in continuing this arrangement if the City Council is comfortable with the current service levels and potential for more frequent turnover in the position. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize Staff to begin a recruitment to hire a regular, full-time Building Official. Funding Source: The Building Official position, whether a regular, full-time employee or contracted services, is a component of the General Fund. Expenses of the Building Division are paid by Building Permit revenue collected when Building Permits are issued. Assuming revenue projections in the 2013 budget are met, the costs of the position would already be covered as part of the current Professional Services Line Item. In response to revenue projections, the base permit levels are currently exceeding those year to date in 2012. Council Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council authorize Staff to begin a recruitment to hire a regular, full-time Building Official. Attachments Building Inspection Services Contract Minnesota Rules Chapter 1300 (Administration of Building Code) Building Permit Trends 2012 Building Permit Revenue 2013 Building Permit Revenue Year to Date Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Colleen Lasher (Originator) Colleen Lasher 05/08/2013 05:44 PM Diana Lund Diana Lund 05/09/2013 07:40 Ail Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 05/09/2013 11:32 Ail Form Started By: Colleen Lasher Started On: 05/07/2013 Final Approval Date: 05/09/2013