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Council splits over building department: AI software restored, administration's staffing pitch falls short
Summary
Administration proposed using funds to hire a part‑time assistant technical assistant for the building department but council ultimately restored a previously‑tabled $5,000 AI software line after debating whether software or additional staff better addresses long permit backlogs.
Council debate over the building department's needs dominated a long portion of the budget meeting. Administration proposed removing a previously authorized $5,000 AI software purchase and instead funding a part‑time assistant technical assistant (TA) to expand front‑desk hours and tackle backlog files. The administration said staffing would increase service hours, help purge decade‑old…
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