Page 215 - Benbrook FY2021

DIVISIONAL SUMMARY FY 2020-21 BUDGET

Function Department Division Account
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PERMITS & INSPECTIONS PERMITS & INSPECTIONS 01-53-01

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
The Building Permits and Inspections Division of the Community Development Department primarily reviews building plans and conducts on-site
inspections of buildings, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sign, zoning and other work, as required by ordinance, to ensure compliance with adopted
codes. The Division maintains up-to-date records of construction related permits and inspections. The Division also issues contractor 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 to remain at or under budget.
• 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.

ACTIVITY MEASUREMENTS: ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROJECTED
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Percent of Budget Expended 97.3% 95.9% 91.2% 100.0%
Number of Inspections Performed 4,556 5,188 5,200 5,200
Number of Building Permits Issued 1,886 1,478 1,500 1,500

215 | P a g e