Moore Acres council adopts pay resolution to create combined building inspector and code‑enforcement post

Moore Acres — The city council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution establishing compensation for a combined building inspector and code‑enforcement officer, setting a starting salary of $65,000 and incremental pay increases tied to licensure.

The resolution, adopted at a special meeting, sets the base pay at $65,000 and provides an additional $2.40 per hour for each required license a hiree obtains; the position may include up to eight certifications, and the city said further details on caps were discussed during the meeting. The council also discussed enforcement timing: state rules allow a provisional license and generally give 12 months to obtain permanent licensure for inspectors and code officers.

The move responds to long‑standing staffing and pay issues tied to a 2008 pay survey and to the city’s current reliance on contract inspectors. “Everyone can look at that and see that we are way below everyone else for the most part,” the mayor said during the discussion, citing pay comparisons with nearby municipalities. Council members and staff said the combined position is intended to save money, increase enforcement capacity, and recover permit and fine revenue lost to unpermitted work.

Council discussion and supporting details

City staff explained the…