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2016 Annual Report— Department of Code Enforcement 22 <br /> through Accela. Housing violations will begin being processed in Accela in 2017. This transition will allow Code <br /> Enforcement to work towards its goal of becoming paperless. <br /> Accela is virtually instantaneous. While on location,the inspector fills in information about the violation,takes and <br /> attaches pictures,then submits the violation electronically. The inspector is able to see the parcels where he or she is <br /> standing and can choose where the citation needs to be and the ownership information. Then, daily, at a designated <br /> time,the office staff generates the violation letters for the previous day. Once fully operational,the software will <br /> automatically attach up-to-date ownership from the county system and generate letters with just a few simple <br /> commands. The entire process is completed within twenty-four hours. The time saved processing a single citation by <br /> office staff and inspectors is an estimated 68%. <br /> Informational Materials <br /> One of our goals in 2016 was to update our website and to create informational brochures. The brochures are available <br /> online and in our office. Our hope is that by providing materials that address many of the common violations and <br /> concerns in our community, along with corresponding explanations,we will be able to create a change in behaviorthat <br /> will prevent future violations. <br /> Staff Changes <br /> We welcomed several new members to our team in 2016 as well as said good bye to a few. <br /> New additions included: <br /> • Chris Pemberton, Inspector IV <br /> • Dena Criswell, Inspector IV <br /> • Ron O'Connor, Director of Financial Services <br /> • Shelby Nicolini-Prince,Administrative Assistant <br /> To leave were: <br /> • Cecil Eastman, Director of Financial Services <br /> • Cynthia Holtz, Financial Specialist <br /> • Dora Gonzalez,Secretary IV <br /> • Greg McGowan, Inspector IV <br /> • Jessica Brock, Executive Administrative Assistant <br /> • Seema Timble, Fiscal Officer <br /> • Vince Burkhart, Inspector IV <br /> • Willetta Brewer-Miller, Inspector IV <br /> 1300 County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 Rev.MJ 3.10.17 <br />