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SUBJECT: BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS ANNUAL REPORT <br />DATE: JULY 21, 2015 <br />PAGE2OF2 <br />field. The inspector then has to input all the data for a second time into the <br />computer record at the end of his /her shift. <br />The new software will allow customers to call in their inspections and it will also <br />automatically schedule the inspectors' route the following day. Customers will <br />also be able to go online and see the time for their inspections rather than call <br />the office. <br />Customer Service: Currently, customers have no way of checking on the <br />outcome of an inspection unless they visit the work site or call the office which is <br />labor intensive. The software will allow an applicant to obtain over the counter <br />permits on -line and obtain results of an inspection on -line. <br />Permits: Customers will be able to track the progress of their permit, through <br />various departments. <br />Records: Software will allow the City to combine historic laserfiche files, physical <br />files, and current permits into a single record. The laserfiche program allows staff <br />to scan all records and thus eliminate the need for physical storage space. <br />Plan Review: The Planning and Building Safety Department is implementng new <br />software that will allow staff to conduct plan review electronically. <br />IN WHAT AREAS DO YOU NEED CITY COUNCIL INPUT /FEEDBACK? <br />No feedback is needed at this time. <br />KNOWING THAT FUNDING IS LIMITED AND NOT ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE A <br />PRIORITY IN ANY GIVEN BUDGET YEAR, WHAT PROJECTS/ <br />PROGRAMS /POSITIONS ETC. DOES THIS BOARD RECOMMEND THE CITY <br />COUNCIL FUND IN NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET? <br />1. Training for software implementation for all Building Safety staff <br />2. Staff support during software implementation. <br />ARE THERE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES (NEW LAWS, AMENDMENTS, CODES, ETC.) <br />THIS BOARD WOULD ENCOURAGE THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER? <br />LMC Sec.15.04.070 (Permit expiration) changes will be proposed later in 2015. <br />DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL? <br />No <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Discussion on items listed above. <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />None <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />8 <br />