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Building Inspection Commission extends temporary 7% fee reduction through legislation; DBI to report on timetable
Summary
After debate about timing and budget impacts, the Commission voted 4–2 to extend a temporary 7% reduction in DBI staff‑service fees until a new fee study and Board adoption occur; DBI estimated a roughly $3.5 million revenue impact and agreed to coordinate with the Controller's Office and provide schedule updates.
The Building Inspection Commission voted on Dec. 17 to extend a temporary 7% reduction in staff‑service fees that had been put in place earlier as a six‑month bridge while the Controller’s Office oversees a comprehensive fee study. Tyrus Madison, DBI Deputy Director for Finance and Administration, told commissioners the department expects the continuing reduction to reduce annual revenues by roughly $3.5 million based on preliminary, five‑month year‑to‑date figures.
"This fee, the 7% temporary reduction is scheduled to end, I believe, at the February," Madison said, and asked the Commission to extend the reduction until the fee study is complete and a new fee schedule adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Commissioners expressed concern about an open‑ended extension and asked for a firmer timeline from the Controller’s Office. Commissioner Meyer proposed postponing the action to January to allow the Comptroller to provide a completion date; City Attorney staff said getting Board and mayoral action before the temporary reduction expires would be a very tight schedule and that a retroactive provision could create implementation uncertainty.
After extended discussion about budget impacts, legislative timing and implementation complexity, the Commission voted to extend the reduction. Roll call: President McCarthy — Yes; Vice President Marr — No; Commissioner Lee — Yes; Commissioner McCray — Yes; Commissioner Walker — No; Commissioner Clinch — Yes. The motion carried 4–2. DBI staff said they will work with the Controller’s Office and prepare the necessary legislation and report back to the Commission about timing and the controller’s expected completion date.
What happens next: Staff will draft enabling legislation for the Board of Supervisors and coordinate with the Controller’s Office; the Commission asked for schedule updates and indicated a preference for a firm completion date before further extensions.
