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Building department asks to keep three part‑timers after permit revenue surge
Summary
Community development staff said part‑time inspector hires helped meet a surge of permit activity; 2026 permit revenues exceeded $215,000 in seven months, prompting a request to retain three part‑timers while seeking a permanent assistant inspector.
Josh Artuso (Community Development) told the board the building division has shifted toward hiring certified part‑time inspectors after difficulty recruiting a full‑time assistant. He said the part‑time model reduces benefits costs and provides schedule flexibility while the department aims to re‑hire a full‑time assistant when feasible.
Artuso pointed to a sharp increase in permit activity this year as the rationale for the staffing request: "2026 year to date permit fee revenue has exceeded $215,000, just in the 1st 7 months," he said. The board discussed how new state building code inspections and large private projects (including the McKelpin project) have driven more inspections and revenue than earlier years; staff said they will retain the three part‑timers and continue recruitment for a permanent assistant position.
