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DBI reports steady revenues, lower permit valuation and routine code‑enforcement activity
Summary
DBI reported year-to-date revenues of about $46.3 million (up 1%), expenditures of about $38.5 million (up 9%), steady permit counts but a 24% drop in valuation, and routine code-enforcement case counts for January 2020.
At the Feb. 19 meeting, Department of Building Inspection staff presented monthly operational and financial updates.
Deputy Director Taris Madison reported January 2020 year-to-date revenues of about $46.3 million, roughly 1% higher than the same period last year, and expenditures of about $38.5 million, 9% higher than the prior year. Madison noted that plan-review and building-permit revenues remain primary drivers of income, but that valuation in January was down about 24% compared with last year, a factor that could affect revenue linked to valuation.
Director Tom Huey gave a brief update that major-project workload increased slightly (0.24%). Deputy Director Ed Sweeney provided detailed code-enforcement statistics for January, including complaint counts, inspections, notices of violation and cases sent to director's hearings. Commissioners used the report as an opportunity to monitor backlogs and ask staff to flag worrying trends.
Ending: Staff offered to answer questions and will continue monthly reporting; no specific action items were taken beyond receiving the report.
