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Building Inspection Commission approves DBI budget amid 49 South Van Ness uncertainty
Summary
The commission approved DBI's FY2019–21 budget on final reading after discussion of a potential $9 million shortfall, 49 South Van Ness cost estimates and a pending ADU/100% affordable fee‑waiver proposal; commissioners requested updates and cross‑department coordination.
The Building Inspection Commission voted unanimously on Feb. 20 to approve the Department of Building Inspection’s proposed budget for fiscal years 2019–20 and 2020–21, while asking staff for updates on large uncertainties including the 49 South Van Ness project and a proposed ADU/100% affordable housing fee‑waiver program from the Mayor’s Office.
Deputy Director Taris Madison presented the budget as a second reading, reporting proposed new revenues of about $69.4 million and noting that the department projects it may ultimately collect roughly $75 million this fiscal year, depending on valuation‑driven plan‑review and inspection fees. Madison said cities often defer…
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