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CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> not perfect.As we try to get equity,right now we don't have a good measure for seniority or tenure <br /> in these positions, which makes it imperfect. We've talked about grades and steps. We've made a <br /> lot of progress, but we still have a little bit to go. On the Planning Team, we're proposing a move <br /> from the current Building Department position of the Zoning and Business Services Administrator <br /> into the Planning Department to broaden the administration of the Zoning Ordinance with the <br /> proposed South Bend Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. The increase there is <br /> for.the same reason as the previous two (2), trying to match them with comparable levels of <br /> responsibility within the Department of Community Investment. Finally,there is the new position <br /> of the Zoning Specialist, which is the one (1) net new position proposed to manage this new <br /> Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. We've determined that the current Design <br /> and Plan Review Specialist, after a number of conversations with our Building Commissioner, <br /> operates as the integrator. They look at the plans and work in the back office, but when you're <br /> looking at a building permit, you have to look at the plans and get the inspectors out there, and so <br /> they operate more as the COO of the team.The Chief Building Inspector is the lead of the Inspector <br /> Team, whereas previously, the Design Review Specialist was above the Chief Building Inspector. <br /> That clarifies some of the responsibilities of the team. The License and Registration Administrator <br /> is currently the Business License Administrator within the Business Development side of <br /> Community Investment. Here we're looking to centralize more of the license and registration <br /> activities,and now this position is proposed to oversee the front office staff of that Building Team. <br /> With the increase in responsibilities,we've proposed an increase in salary. Finally,there is a new <br /> part-time position for a Licensing Auditor. It is meant to enforce and inspect to ensure people are <br /> getting the business and contractor licensing that they need. This would be expected to be paid for <br /> by donations or fees. This position would only be created if we are able to realize that revenue. <br /> For the first (1st) year, we hope for up front donation support, and in the later years, we hope this <br /> will generate revenue that will be self-sustaining. <br /> Committee Chair White opened the floor to Committee and Council Members for questions or <br /> comments. <br /> Councilmember Broden stated, There are a lot of additions here from what I see. I need some help <br /> with regard to these additions. I'll admit, I need to get deeper into the job descriptions, so that's <br /> one (1)piece. I would like to know how one (1) interfaces with your department for business, and <br /> how these new positions fit into that overall picture. That might just be a gap that I'm not seeing. <br /> My other question is this is for the third (3rd) quarter for 2019, I'd like a sense of the <br /> implementation tasks, how do we onboard all of this over time so that we aren't missing a beat in <br /> terms of service and integration of these new positions? I'm glad that you're looking at the NRC, <br /> and I would appreciate additional information on that. I concur that all of this information is <br /> fabulous, this has been an ongoing request and I am so appreciative, and I know that the folks I <br /> represent really see this as an improvement in terms of the mystery of local government and who <br /> does what. This represents a tremendous amount of work on everybody's part that is here tonight. <br /> Councilmember McBride asked, What is the total cost of the increase requests? <br /> Mr. Mueller stated, I would have to add all of that up, I forget the number off hand. <br /> Councilmember McBride stated, I'll get that. I am glad that you are working with the NRC, <br /> because I believe that would be a missed opportunity to see that funding decrease. I appreciate that <br /> and look forward to getting feedback on that. <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1227 W Jefferson BvId I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.92211f 574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.55671vwwv.southbendin.gov <br /> 10 <br />