Community development flags solar fund accounting, seeks inspector to reduce outsourcing
Community Development asked to add a lead commercial inspector to reduce third‑party costs and explained that alternative fee agreements for large solar projects have created accounting liabilities (refunds) that will reduce solar fund revenues unless adjustments are made.
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Michael Ramos, Community Development, presented project and systems work planned for FY27 — a near‑finished GIS upgrade, updated subdivision regulations and a move to a software platform to streamline permitting and reporting. Ramos said the department lacks an on‑staff commercial inspector and asked the board to create a lead commercial inspector position to improve turnaround and reduce expensive outsourcing. “This added leadership will help expedite inspections and plan reviews,” he said.
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