GENERAL OPERATING FUND		CODE ENFORCEMENT			PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT / DIVISION
							ACCOUNT  001-6300-503			The purpose of the Code Enforcement Division is to preserve the viability and stability of the business and residential districts and prevent deterioration and blighting influences within the community.  This division is responsible for the enforcement of building and environmental codes.  The plan review and inspection process are the venues utilized to provide assurance that buildings and structures provide safe and proper occupancies for all individuals. In order to accomplish the task, the Department reviews & recommends adoption of applicable construction related codes. These codes establish the minimum standards and regulations to which buildings and structures are to be built.  The department consists of a professional staff with nationally recognized certifications and continuously strives to provide excellent customer service and public education.  Our mission is to assure a safe, secure and stable built environment through uniform and fair enforcement of all building and environmental codes as adopted by the City Commission. Significant Issues for 2003 - The increase in Personal Services for 2003 can be attributed to the 3% general wage adjustment and merit increases for eligible employees.  Contractual Services increase in 2003 to accommodate costs associated with enforcement of the City's weed ordinance.  The increase in Commodities is due to the purchase of a software system to facilitate operations of the building permit process.  No expenditures will be made in Capital Outlay for 2003, as no vehicles are scheduled for replacement.
					2003 DEPARTMENT / DIVISION SPENDING SUMMARY
Neighborhood Resources Department					EXPENDITURES	2001 Actual	2002 Adopted	2002 Estimate	2003 Budget
					Personal Services	$     459,311	$     627,480	$     627,480	$     630,894
					Contractual Services	37,286	70,725	$       70,725	97,374
					Commodities	14,319	22,975	$       22,975	80,527
					Capital Outlay	46,489	77,800	$       77,800	-
					Debt Service	-	-	-	-
					Transfers	-	-	-	-
					Contingency	-	-	-	-
					Total	$     557,405	$     798,980	$     798,980	$     808,795
					DEPARTMENT / DIVISION PERSONNEL SUMMARY					CURRENT YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
	Code Enforcement Division				PERSONNEL	2001 Actual	2002 Adopted	2002 Estimate	2003 Budget	l Rental Housing Inspection Program     implemented with properties being     registered and inspections in progress.	l Enhanced customer service by implementing     procedures, software/hardware purchased to     enable the acceptance of major credit cards     for payment of permits, licensees, etc.
					Authorized Positions	10.25	12.75	12.75	12.75
					DEPARTMENT / DIVISION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
										MAJOR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2003
										1. Revision and adoption of new Sign Code. 2. Revision of current licensing of trade contractor ordinance.  3. Develop a system whereby open permits are tracked and closed upon job completion. 4. Evaluation of Rental Housing Inspection Program.
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										PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
											2000                   Actual	2001                           Actual	2002 Estimated	2003 Projected
	Victor Q. Torres, Director									Number of building permits issued	2,989	3,343	3,400	3,500
										Number of single-family permits issued	305	308	300	300
					*  Shading indicates positions funded from this account. The partially shaded positions are funded 50% from this account and 50% from other sources including Federal and State grants.					Number of duplex permits issued	46	168	100	100
										Number of multi-family permits issued	26	34	25	25
										Number of inspections conducted	19,187	30,986	32,000	35,000