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Building inspection fee cut draws concern from supervisors over enforcement and reserves
Summary
DBI presented a proposed overall permit fee reduction of about 7% and plans to upgrade technology and hire inspectors. Supervisor Wiener warned the cut risks weakening code enforcement; DBI leaders described reserves and hiring plans to prevent layoffs and expand enforcement capacity.
The Department of Building Inspection presented its proposed FY2015–17 budget and a planned 7 percent overall reduction in permit fees at the committee hearing on June 18.
Tom Hui, DBI Director, described the department’s mission to safeguard life and property and outlined revenue pressures that produced a roughly $2.1 million reduction tied to fee policy changes. He said DBI is advancing technology improvements (a program referred to in presentation as 'Sarah' to…
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