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DBI presents proposed FY2021–22 budget; commissioners press on fee waivers and staffing
Summary
At a Jan. 29 special meeting, DBI Deputy Director Tyrus Maddison presented a proposed two‑year budget proposing roughly $69 million in revenues against about $87.5 million in expenditures, a planned $17 million draw on DBI fund balance, and noted the revenue sensitivity to permit valuation and an affordable‑housing fee waiver program. Commissioners asked for follow‑up on waived‑fee accounting and low permit‑technician staffing.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Department of Building Inspection on Jan. 29 presented its proposed fiscal‑year 2021–22 budget to the Building Inspection Commission, laying out revenue and expenditure forecasts and answering commissioners’ questions about fee waivers, staffing and carryforward project funds.
Deputy Director Tyrus Maddison opened the special meeting with a revenue‑first presentation, saying DBI is funded entirely by fees and therefore is not subject to general‑fund reductions the Mayor has ordered for other departments. "As a special fund department, DBI is completely funded by fees so that doesn't apply to us," Maddison said.
Why it matters: DBI’s operating revenue is concentrated in valuation‑based plan‑checking and building‑permit fees, which Maddison said together make up about 59% of department revenue. Because those revenues depend on construction valuation rather than counts, the department’s finances are sensitive to large projects and multi‑year timelines.
Key numbers: Maddison said the department is projecting about $69 million in revenues for the budget period while detailed expenditures total about $87.5 million, producing a proposed use of roughly $17 million from…
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