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Larry Magliozzi, Director of the Area Plan Commission with offices on the 11th floor of the County-City Building, stated, We have returned to follow up on our conversation had at the previous meeting and to answer any questions. He provided the Committee and Councilmembers with a handout that highlights the consolidation of services. He continued, Throughout numerous different directors, the consolidation of services had been happening but we feel this is the year we can successfully accomplish the full transfer of the administrative functions to the Area Plan Commission. He then briefly went over the handout describing the responsibility shifts. Councilmember Tim Scott asked, Does-the County Council and City Administration support this move? Mr. Magliozzi replied, I have not heard anything negative from the City Administration. The County Council has appropriated some extra part-time position dollars for 2018 and they finalize their budget on October 26, 2017. They allocated some dollars that would otherwise be covered by Zoning Appeal fees that I will start to collect. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston arrived at the meeting at 3:56 p.m. Councilmember Scott then asked, Is there an overall savings in dollar amount that you guys proj ect? Mr. Magliozzi replied,Not necessarily. This is solely to address the administrative efficiencies, not budgetary purposes. Committeemember Broden asked,Are there any staffing changes this will make for the Building Department? Chuck Bulot, Building Commissioner of the Building Department with offices at 125 S. Lafayette Boulevard, stated, We are in between the budgeting and the actualization of this process. So until this is actually done, I can't say for certain how that will affect the staffing. That being said, there are some internal changes that we are doing in terms of function and resources that will help us operate better within the Department. We are shifting some responsibilities. Councilmember Scott asked, What is the dollar amount the City provides the Building Department for your services? Mr. Bulot replied, The City does not provide the Building Department any money. We are self- funded and all of our revenue comes from permitting and other things. Councilmember Karen White asked, What would be the level of communication and transparency between the APC and the Building Department as you move forward with shifting responsibilities? Mr. Bulot replied, It would be totally clear. 3