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BUILDING INSPECTION

2018 BUDGET PRESENTATION CITY OF SACO

ORG CHART

Total FTEs 5.2

RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING INSPECTION)

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

MAJOR INFLUENCES (BUILDING INSPECTION)

A Sharp increase in permit and inspection activity

200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16

10 Year Permit Activity

Electrical permits Total plumbing permits Total occupancy permits Total building permits Total all permits

MAJOR INFLUENCES (BUILDING INSPECTION)

A Sharp increase in dwelling units constructed.

50 100 150 200 250 300

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 (ytd)

Housing Starts, (In total living units) Saco, Maine

Mobile Homes Multi-family Residences Condominium Units Duplex Residences Single Family Detached

$0.00 $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $80,000.00 $100,000.00 $120,000.00 $140,000.00 $160,000.00 July August September October November December January February March April May June

FY '14 FY '15 FY '16 FY '17

Building Permit Fees FY '14 (April-June) $ 49,306.10 FY '15 $262,298.84 FY '16 $523,111.71 FY '17 $380,989.53 (last 3 mos.est.) FY '18 (50%) $310,875 est.

BUILDING PERMIT FEES APRIL ‘14 THRU MARCH ‘17

PRELIMINARY FY 2018 PERMIT FEE ESTIMATE

FY '18 Projects In Pipeline / Under Discuission Cost Estimate Permit Fee 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)

Complaint activity is steady at around 130 per year. Closure rate is running at 80%

Zoning 23%

• Prop. Maint

40% Building 13% Plumbing 5% Electical 2% Health 2% Enviorn 6% Other 9%

2016 Complaint Activity

REQUEST ABOVE DIRECTIVE (RAD) SUPPORTED BY RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING INSPECTION)

Page # RAD # Priority Required RAD Required Source Received RAD Received Source Purpose S4 P10 1807 2 25,000 One-time 25,000 One-time Funds to carry out court ordered 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

122 Temple Street 19 Market Street

REQUEST ABOVE DIRECTIVE (RAD) NOT SUPPORTED BY RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING INSPECTION)

Page # RAD # Priority Required RAD Required Source Purpose S4 P10 1806 1 53,132 Ongoing Add a third full-time inspector S4 P11 1808 3 15,000 One-time Remapping of a portion of Sawyer Brook 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 3rd)
• 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)

Page # RAD # Priority Required RAD Required Source Purpose S4 P10 1806 1 53,132 Ongoing Add a third full-time inspector S4 P11 1808 3 15,000 One-time Remapping of a portion of Sawyer Brook 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 BUDGET FY 2018 BUDGET $ CHANGE % CHANGE Appropriations 119,343 125,462 6,119 5.1% Revenue 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 # Priority Required RAD Required Source Received RAD Received Source Purpose S4 P14 1809 1 3,500 One-time 3,500 One-time Replace worn out carpeting in three locations

REQUEST ABOVE DIRECTIVE (RAD) NOT SUPPORTED BY RECOMMENDED BUDGET (BUILDING MAINTENANCE)

Page # RAD # Priority Required RAD Required Source Purpose S4 P14 1810 2 4,500 Ongoing Repair/Replacement of various components that break down