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DIVISION SUMMARY FY 2021-22 BUDGET

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

DIVISION 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.

CITYWIDE CORE TENANT(S) SUPPORTED:
• Quality of Life: The City of Benbrook endeavors to implement legislation, policies, projects, and services to ensure our community remains a great city, and to
enhance quality of life for current and future generations of residents.
• Services, Programs, and Projects: The City of Benbrook will provide services, programs, and projects that enhance quality of life.
DIVISION 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.

DIVISION 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.

DIVISION MEASUREMENTS: ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROJECTED
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Percent of Budget Expended 95.9% 96.5% 96.5% 96.5%
Number of Inspections Performed 5,188 3,839 4,000 4,000
Number of Building Permits Issued 1,478 994 1,020 1,020

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