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CITY OF BENBROOK 2019-20 ANNUAL BUDGET

ACTIVITY SUMMARY FY 2019-20 BUDGET

Division Department Activity Account
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSPECTIONS CITY INSPECTIONS 01-53-01

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
The City Inspections Activity enforces building codes and provides inspection services for buildings, mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
sign, and zoning inspections as required by ordinance and maintains up-to-date records of inspections and related information. The
Activity issues construction related permits and licenses and enforces health related ordinances.

ACTIVITY GOALS:
• To promote and safeguard life, health, and property through enforcement of codes.
• To provide efficient and accurate enforcement of building codes and ordinances.
• To assist citizens and builders by eliminating life, health, and safety hazards.
• To register all construction-related contractors/companies who perform work in Benbrook.
• To inspect all construction activity thoroughly to achieve compliance with adopted minimum code requirements.

ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES:
• To monitor expenditures and remain within + or - 5% of the Activity's budget allocation.
• To enforce the provisions of the City's building code on all new construction and renovations.
• To provide all requested inspections within 24 hours or less.
• To cross-train all inspectors.
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ACTIVITY MEASUREMENTS: ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROJECTED
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Percent of Budget Expended 98.9% 97.3% 100.0% 100.0%
Number of Inspections Performed 5,000 4,556 4,555 4,555
Number of Plan Reviews Performed 388 387 390 390
Number of Building Permits Issued 2,126 1,886 1,916 1,916

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