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Staff providing information regarding the establishment of an Angora permitting center to exclusively process building permits within the Angora Fire burn area through December 31, 2008; and requesting Board direction pertaining to same . (Cont'd 1/29/08, Item 24)
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$396,535 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$ |
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New Funding |
$ 297,401 |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$ |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$99,134 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The Net County Cost for FY 2007-08 and FY 2008-09 is $49,567 for a total of $99,134.
Reason for Recommendation:
The Development Services department anticipates receiving 100 single family permits in the Angora burn area in the next two to three months. This will be in addition to the 100 permits issued on an annual basis for projects throughout the area. The establishment of a separate permit center for Angora fire victims will allow an expedited permitting process while meeting the service needs of normal permit activity.
In October 2007, the Human Services Department vacated space located at 1029 Takela that would accommodate additional staff and operations. The Red Cross and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) have expressed interest in co-locating and occupying space within this facility.
TRPA received a $95,000 grant from the State for two years to hire an additional staff position to meet increased workload demands from rebuilding after the Angora fire. The county's portion of this multi-agency funding proposal was denied because the County waived building permit fees. However, the County has received assurances from State OES that County costs are eligible for 75% reimbursement through the California Disaster Assistance Act. In those instances where an applicant is not eligible for the fee waiver, State OES has made it clear that any fees collected from permits must be remitted to the State to offset their matching funds.
The proposed staffing to operate the Angora Permitting Center would consist of the following:
1 Program Manager: High level position to act as liaison and provide consistent communications between the County and other public agencies in the basin. Direct activities of center personnel.
2 Sr. Building Inspectors: This level of position is able to provide plan check and review services.
1 Development Technician: Assist in the timely processing of building permits.
Fiscal Impact:
The total cost to operate the Angora Permit Center for six months is $198,268. After including the State OES' CDAA reimbursement of 75%, the fiscal impact in FY 2007-08 is estimated at $49,567 to the County General Fund.
Position |
Hourly Rate |
Annual Cost |
Including Benefits |
January 08 - June 08 |
June 08 - Dec. 08 |
Total Costs |
Program Mgr |
45.00 |
93,600 |
121,668 |
60,840 |
60,840 |
121,668 |
Sr. Bldg Inspector |
27.46 |
57,117 |
74,252 |
37,126 |
37,126 |
74,252 |
Sr. Bldg Inspector |
27.46 |
57,117 |
74,252 |
37,126 |
37,126 |
74,252 |
Dev Tech I/II |
20.84 |
43,347 |
56,351 |
28,176 |
28,176 |
56,351 |
Salaries & Benefits |
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163,268 |
163,268 |
326,535 |
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Services & Supplies |
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35,000 |
35,000 |
70,000 |
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Total Appropriations |
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198,268 |
198,268 |
396,535 |
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CDAA 75% |
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148,701 |
148,701 |
297,401 |
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Net County Cost |
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49,567 |
49,567 |
99,134 |
Action to be taken following Board approval: The Net County Cost for FY 2007-08 and FY 2008-09 is $49,567 for a total of $99,134.
Contact: Laura Gill/Jim Wiltshire
Concurrences: