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BUILDING INSPECTION 2018 BUDGET PRESENTATION CITY OF SACO

ORG CHART Total FTEs 5.2

RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING INSPECTION) FY 2017 FY 2018 $ CHANGE % CHANGE BUDGET BUDGET Appropriations 334,147 356,531 22,384 6.7% Revenue (399,000) (399,000) 0 0% Net Amount (64,853) (42,469) 22,384 34.5%

MAJOR INFLUENCES (BUILDING INSPECTION) 10 Year Permit Activity 1400 Electrical permits 1200 Total plumbing permits 1000 800 Total occupancy permits 600 Total building permits 400 200 Total all permits 0 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 A Sharp increase in permit and inspection activity

MAJOR INFLUENCES (BUILDING INSPECTION) Housing Starts, (In total living units) Saco, Maine 300 Mobile Homes 250 Multi-family Residences 200 150 Condominium Units 100 Duplex Residences 50 0 Single Family Detached 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 (ytd) A Sharp increase in dwelling units constructed.

BUILDING PERMIT FEES APRIL ‘14 THRU MARCH ‘17 Building Permit Fees $160,000.00 FY '14 (April-June) $ 49,306.10 FY '14 $140,000.00 FY '15 $262,298.84 FY '15 FY '16 $523,111.71 $120,000.00 FY '16 FY '17 $380,989.53 (last 3 mos.est.) $100,000.00 FY '17 FY '18 (50%) $310,875 est. $80,000.00 $60,000.00 $40,000.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 July August September October November December January February March April May June

PRELIMINARY FY 2018 PERMIT FEE ESTIMATE FY '18 Projects In Pipeline / Cost Permit Fee Under Discuission Estimate Estimate Huttig $750,000.00 $8,250.00 Cutts Ave. LLC $9,000,000.00 $99,000.00 U-Haul $2,000,000.00 $22,000.00 By Tpike (Not Disclosed) $9,000,000.00 $99,000.00 Ind. Park (Not Disclosed) $6,000,000.00 $66,000.00 Ind. Or Mill Brook (Not Disclosed) $2,000,000.00 $22,000.00 Elliott (Barrelled Souls) $1,500,000.00 $16,500.00 Saco Island West $1,500,000.00 $16,500.00 East Side SI (Phase 1) $10,000,000.00 $110,000.00 Resi (65 @ $250k) $16,250,000.00 $162,500.00 Preliminary Estimate $58,000,000.00 $621,750.00 If only 50% of above happens. $310,875.00

MAJOR INFLUENCES (BUILDING INSPECTION) 2016 Complaint Activity Enviorn Health Other Zoning 6% Complaint activity is 9% 2% Electical 23% steady at around 130 2% per year. Plumbing 5% Closure rate is running at 80% Building 13% Prop. Maint 40%

REQUEST ABOVE DIRECTIVE (RAD) SUPPORTED BY RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING INSPECTION) Page RAD Required Required Received Received Priority Purpose # # RAD Source RAD Source S4 Funds to carry out court ordered 1807 2 25,000 One-time 25,000 One-time P10 blight elimination • Court ordered building removals cost $77,000 out of contingency. • Need to develop a revolving fund to carry out court orders, including non-removal orders (clean ups) • If owner does not pay costs, a lien is placed on the real estate • If the property is sold, the City recovers its costs. • If lien matures, the property is sold and the City recovers its costs. • If the property goes into foreclosure and sold, the City recovers its costs

PROPERTIES DEMOLISHED IN FY 17 19 Market Street 122 Temple Street

REQUEST ABOVE DIRECTIVE (RAD) NOT SUPPORTED BY RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING INSPECTION) Required Required Page # RAD # Priority Purpose RAD Source S4 1806 1 53,132 Ongoing Add a third full-time inspector P10 S4 Remapping of a portion of Sawyer Brook 1808 3 15,000 One-time P11 to remove from flood plan • Employee from another City Department relocated to Codes in January • Now performing multi-family building inspections • Studying for State Certifications (passed 2 and awaiting results from 3 rd ) • Collaborates with the Fire Department in completion of 8 voluntary inspections • Has become an invaluable addition to the Code Enforcement Department team

CONDITIONS FOUND IN ROUTINE INSPECTIONS OF MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS Unsupported construction in 3 story stair and deck. Raw sewage in basement of multi-family.

AN INVESTMENT IN PREVENTION ACTIVITIES Noyes Street Portland, ME fire where 6 people died

REQUEST ABOVE DIRECTIVE (RAD) NOT SUPPORTED BY RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING INSPECTION) Required Required Page # RAD # Priority Purpose RAD Source S4 1806 1 53,132 Ongoing Add a third full-time inspector P10 S4 Remapping of a portion of Sawyer Brook 1808 3 15,000 One-time P11 to remove from flood plan • Sawyer Brook Flood Zone is not accurate • Property owners along Sawyer Brook must purchase flood insurance as a result • Flood zone altered as a result of Spring Street drainage project done in mid 2000’s • FEMA will not alter flood zones without professional study

SAWYER BROOK FLOOD MAP

RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING MAINTENANCE) FY 2017 FY 2018 $ CHANGE % CHANGE BUDGET BUDGET Appropriations 119,343 125,462 6,119 5.1% Revenue 0 0 0 0% Net Amount 119,343 125,462 6,119 5.1%

MAJOR INFLUENCES (BUILDING MAINTENANCE) Maintaining a safe and clean environment for employees and the citizens of Saco

REQUEST ABOVE DIRECTIVE (RAD) SUPPORTED BY RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING MAINTENANCE) Page RAD Required Required Received Received Priority Purpose # # RAD Source RAD Source S4 Replace worn out carpeting in 1809 1 3,500 One-time 3,500 One-time P14 three locations

REQUEST ABOVE DIRECTIVE (RAD) NOT SUPPORTED BY RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING MAINTENANCE) Required Required Page # RAD # Priority Purpose RAD Source S4 Repair/Replacement of various 1810 2 4,500 Ongoing P14 components that break down