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Home My WebLink About2024 - Building Department Annual Report Filed in Clerk's Office City le 2024 CrBiak,nca Tirado South Bend, IN BuildingDepartment Annual sir 1 Can 1./ri • .s a J, _ ' •'�- p`�I t 1r = r k , / - I- I ` � r ' .". 1,' a.. „,,,,,„, g Contents Commissioner's Report 1 Areas of Responsibility 2 Inspection Report 3 Licenses and Registrations 3 Dwelling Units 4 Commercial Improvements 4 Plan Review 5 Year End Valuations 6 Year End Financials 8 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures 10 Commissioner's Report SUCCESSES 2024 was another record-breaking year for the Building Department as the Residential sector remained constant and the Commercial sector boomed in all areas.We have achieved all-time highs in permit issuance revenue and construction valuation.We work with both city and county departments, from data collection and analysis,assisting with daily issues,to helping solve issues with our aging building scape.We continue to develop permit processes accommodating developers and contractors of all sizes,using all available technologies. We issued 12,350 permits, performed 16,502 inspections,and traveled 114,719 miles in serving the residents of St.Joseph County and the City of South Bend. Additionally, we performed 269 Plan Reviews and processed our measured building permits in an amazing average of 2 minutes and 56 seconds. Certification is a measure of quality and professionalism in the building industry. Our inspectors are active in continuing education and have obtained new and renewed certifications in a continuing effort to become cross trained in all code disciplines.We encourage additional training and certification for everyone in the department. There have been 5 International Code Council Certifications earned in 2024. FORECAST ISSUES— MOVING AHEAD We predict 2025 will be more of the same.The Residential sector will remain constant as interest rates level off or decrease.The Commercial sector will continue to be strong with large-scale projects planned throughout our jurisdiction. We have effectively implemented community outreach through relationship building activities with home builders, schools,unions,developers,and governmental entities.We have done multiple presentations to help create building code awareness and communicate the benefits of a robust Building Department.We continue to better serve the public with growing expertise and efficiency.We strive to make sure the Building Department continues with an atmosphere of Excellence,Accountability,Innovation,Inclusion and Empowerment. Randy L James,C.B.O Building Commissioner 1 Areas of Responsibility SERVICES • Building related questions • Building related permitting • Required Building Inspections • Floodplain Questions PERMITS • Building,construction,and remodeling • Signs • Moving of structures • Plumbing, Heating,Electrical • Air Conditioning • Ventilation • Demolition • Fences • Floodplain • Solar ADDITIONAL • City and County Plan Review-commercial buildings • Licensing of Electrical and Heating Contractors • Registration of General, Plumbing, Excavator and Demolition Contractors AREAS OF JURISDICTION (APPROXIMATELY 440 SQUARE MILES) • City of South Bend • Unincorporated areas of St.Joseph County • Towns of Indian Village, Lakeville, North Liberty. Roseland and Osceola POPULATION (2020 CENSUS) • City of South Bend 102,136 • St.Joseph County(except New Carlisle,Walkerton,Mishawaka) 114,734 • Total 216,870 2 Inspection Report BUILDING ELECTRICAL PLUMBING HEATING COMPLIANCE MILEAGE TOTALS 4231 3844 3702 3777 921 114719 INSPECTION REPORT DETAILS St.Joseph County covers approximately 440 square miles. Our inspectors cover the entire county five days per week: fifty-two weeks per year. Not only do we emphasize efficiency in planning daily inspections, but we also highlight safe driving as part of our daily duties. Licenses and Registrations TOTAL PRE-LICENSING REGISTRATIONS: 2012 TOTAL AMOUNTS: $251,150 PRE-LICENSING REGISTRATIONS Registration of the following contractor groups is required in order to work in St.Joseph County: General contractors,homebuilders,general remodelers,concrete contractors, framing contractors, siding contractors, roofing contractors,drywall contractors, masons, trim contractors,steel erectors, fire protection sprinkler contractors, fencing contractors,swimming pool contractors, commercial hood installers, lawn sprinkler contractors,water softener contractors and sign contractors. 3 Single Family Dwelling Units 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL 250 184 276 298 264 215 312 244 203 249 COUNTY 130 121 172 177 179 170 223 162 141 150 1 •CITY 120 63 104 121 85 45 89 82 62 99 Commercial New Buildings Valuation in Thousands 1 YEAR 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Commercial 6,503 12,659 33,794 65,587 89,737 25,803 44,778 58,838 298,140 735,605 Manufacturing 160 600 15,395 - 860 21,445 12,037 20,632 2,930 1,865,582 Public/Semi Public 15,291 34,574 43,004 45,193 82,727 45,810 34,183 37,875 28,904 217,108 -1. Plan Review PLAN REVIEW: Weekly Plan Review is performed on proposed construction projects within the City of South Bend and St.Joseph County. These Plan Reviews are a good example of City and County departments working together to provide the most efficient and expedient service to our customers. The Plan Reviews are attended by representatives of our department, Local Fire Departments, County and City Engineering Departments, Water Works, Health Department, and County and City Zoning. The following is a breakdown of Plan Reviews performed in 2024. CITY COUNTY TOTALS 156 TOTALS 112 Year End Valuations And Financials VALUATION REPORT For The Year Of 2024 COUNTY CITY Single Family Dwellings 150 $82 239 100.42 99 $39,272,460.26 Duplexes 0 $0.00 10 $1,803,787.80 Multi-Family 79 $16,237,259.18 10 $51,578,910.69 Residential Garages 39 $1,629,739.24 24 $393,541.39 Residential Swimming Pools 48 $3,752,655.02 10 $511,308.28 Utility Buildings 140 $7,570,420.12 9 $147,435.96 Commercial Buildings 40 $710,902,058.92 18 $24,702,596.31 Manufacturing Buildings 14 $1,865,581,703.45 0 $0.00 Public/Semi-Public Bldgs. 7 $217,060,415.00 1 $48,000.00 Foundations 6 $41,718.90 4 $31,588.00 Solar 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 ADDITIONS AND/OR ALTERATIONS Residential Dwellings 1823 $42,327,389.31 1840 $33,631,528.90 Commercial Buildings 96 $58,982,623.12 162 $50,018,728.26 Manufacturing Buildings 6 $2,019,700.00 6 $2,448,444.00 Public/Semi-Public Bldgs. 8 $5,668,705.65 7 $24,349,464.65 TOTALS 2456 $3,014,013,488.33 2200 $228,937,794.50 COMBINED TOTALS 4656 $3,242,951,282.83 u COMBINED VALUATION REPORT For The Year Of 2024 249 Single Family Dwellings $121,511,560.68 10 Duplexes $1,803,787.80 89 Multi-Family $67,816,169.87 63 Residential Garages $2,023,280.63 58 Residential Swimming Pools $4,263,963.30 149 Utility Buildings $7,717,856.08 58 Commercial Buildings $735,604,655.23 14 Manufacturing Buildings $1,865,581,703.45 8 Public/Semi-Public Bldgs. $217,108,415.00 10 Foundations $73,306.90 0 Solar $0.00 ADDITIONS AND/OR ALTERATIONS 3663 Residential Dwellings $75,958,918.21 258 Commercial Buildings $109,001,351.38 12 Manufacturing Buildings $4,468,144.00 15 Public/Semi-Public Bldgs. $30,018,170.30 TOTAL VALUATION OF 4656 PERMITS $3,242,951,282.83 FINANCIAL REPORT For The Year Of 2024 COUNTY CITY Building Permits 2477 $1,520,523.91 2218 $417,780.22 Improvement Location Permits 25 $1,080.00 18 $1,200.00 Fence Permits 199 $9,950.00 300 $16,096.10 Electric Permits 1266 $708,852.57 1048 $135,588.00 Plumbing Permits 705 $100,358.00 849 $85,493.00 Heating Permits 1237 $403,687.00 1441 $136,417.00 Demolition Permits 101 $8,074.16 128 $10,436.45 Sign Permits 23 $2,455.00 120 $12,325.00 Moving Permits 0 $0.00 3 $375.00 Penalties 37 $9,449.92 99 $21,357.30 Design Guidelines 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 NE Neighborhood Plan Review 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Filing Fees 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Zoning Documentation Fees 25 $1,250.00 3 $260.00 Violation Fines 5 $350.00 23 $1,750.00 Sub-Total 6100 $2,766,030.56 6250 $839,078.07 Contractor Licenses 445 $55,625.00 Registrations 333 $41,250.00 Test Filing Fees 72 $3,600.00 Contractor Registrations 1234 $154,250.00 Sub-Total 2084 $254,725.00 FINANCIAL REPORT For The Year Of 2024 4695 Building Permits $1,938,304.13 43 Improvement Location Permits $2,280.00 499 Fence Permits $26,046.10 2314 Electric Permits $844,440.57 1554 Plumbing Permits $185,851.00 2678 Heating Permits $540,104.00 229 Demolition Permits $18,510.61 143 Sign Permits $14,780.00 3 Moving Permits $375.00 136 Penalties $30,807.22 0 Design Guidelines $0.00 0 NE Neighborhood Plan Review $0.00 0 Filing Fees $0.00 28 Zoning Documentation Fees $1,510.00 28 Violation Fines $2,100.00 445 Contractor Licenses $55,625.00 333 Registrations $41,250.00 72 Test Filing Fees $3,600.00 1234 Contractor Registrations $154,250.00 0 Copies $0.00 89 Fire Dept.Administration Fees $0.00 14523 TOTAL FEES COLLECTED $3,859,833.63 ci Statement of Revenues and Expenditures ST.JOSEPH COUNTY/SOUTH BEND BUILDING DEPARTMENT STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,2024 REVENUES: Construction Permits 3,722,117.00 Contractor Registrations and Licenses 254,725.00 Interest on Investments 116,879.00 Sales of Fixed Assets-Vehicles 7,636.00 Miscellaneous Revenue 13,771.00 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 3,998,249.00 EXPENDITURES: Salaries 881,725.00 Benefits 367.172.00 Professional Services 947.00 Printing and Advertising 252.00 Repairs and Maintenance 28,036.00 Education and Training 5,846.00 Travel 0.00 Administrative Costs 65,396.00 IT Costs 230,540.00 Liability Insurance 21,774.00 Credit Card Fees 23,286.00 Supplies and Other Services 28,893.00 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 1,853,867.00 Capital Expenditures(Vehicle) 57,334.00 Interlocal Disbursement 1,127,792.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES INCLUDING CAPITAL 2,838,993.00 EXCESS REVENUES OVER UNDER EXPENDITURES 1,159,256.00 2024 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE 2,087,954.00 CASH BALANCE 3,247,210.00 10