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DIVISION SUMMARY FY 2023-24 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.

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.
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DIVISION MEASUREMENTS: ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROJECTED

2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Percent of Budget Expended 80.2% 95.5% 95.0% 100.0%
Number of Inspections Performed 3,668 3,668 3,785 3,900
Number of Building Permits Issued 1,160 1,160 1,267 1,325

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