Commissioners back targeted hires, ask for budget amendment after permitting data
After staff presented metrics showing permit bottlenecks, commissioners signaled support for immediate building-funded hires and one planner in the general fund; city manager to return in October with amendment language.
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Commissioners reacted to the presentation by endorsing targeted near-term hires and further study of automation tools. Several commissioners urged using building-fund revenue and modest fee changes to pay for additional capacity; Commissioner Cassell urged, "Let's get the people in place to do the job that helps make the process simpler and serves our employees well."
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