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5. 8. <br />CC Regular Session <br />Meeting Date: <br />03/10/2026 <br />Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strive for high organizational morale and employee retention <br />Title: <br />Authorization to a Hire Building Inspector/Plans Examiner <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this case is to authorize hiring a Building Inspectors/Plans Examiner in the Community <br />Development Department. As the City Council will recall, during the 2026 budget discussions, adding a new <br />Building Inspector/Plans Examiner was discussed, approved, and the funds were included in the adopted 2026 <br />budget for an April 1, 2026, start date. <br />Staff interviewed many candidates and Mr. Fuad Chehouri was selected to advance in the recruitment process. <br />Mr.Chehouri passed the necessary pre -employment background checks and staff recommends hiring him as <br />full-time Building Inspector/Plans Examiner. Mr. Chehouri will be subject to a 6-month probationary period per <br />the AFSCME contract and the City's Personnel Policy. <br />The primary objective of these positions is to assist the Building Official in ensuring that all new and existing <br />residential and commercial/industrial development in the City complies with all applicable portions of the <br />Minnesota Building Codes and applicable City Codes. This includes, but is not limited to the following duties: <br />• Assist the Building Official with the review of building, sewer/septic, mechanical and plumbing permits <br />• Conduct inspections to ensure applicable code compliance for all new and existing structures <br />• Collect, record and maintain plan review and inspection records as needed <br />• Perform administrative code compliance activities with direction from the Building Official <br />• Perform a wide range of tasks at the verbal or written direction (within the ability and resources of the <br />Building Inspector/Plans Examiner) of the Building Official or Community Development Director or their <br />designee. <br />Funding Source: <br />The funding for this position is included in the 2026 budget. <br />Recommendation: <br />To hire Mr Fuad Chehouri, effective on or near April 1, 2026, at $39.405 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2026 <br />pay scale. <br />Outcome/Action: <br />Motion to hire Mr. Fuad Chehouri, effective on or near April 1, 2026, at $39.405 per hour, which is step 1 of the <br />2026 pay scale. <br />No file(s) attached. <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />lnbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 03/05/2026 11:25 AM <br />