PW NVBIA Chapter Meeting February 26, 2014

PW NVBIA Chapter MeetingFebruary 26, 2014

Wade HughDevelopment Services

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Agenda

2014 Workload Projections and Plan of Action

Process Improvement Efforts

Underground Utilities

FY2015 Budget Proposal

EnerGov Project

Building Plan Submissions

2013 Inspection Stops

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175

Notes: In 2013, there are 35 days (14%) where inspection stops exceeded capacity of 175 per day (23 FTEs).

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Current Capacity Inspection Stops New Capacity

2014 Inspection Stops

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183

Notes: In 2014, there are 35 days (14%) where inspection stops are projected to exceed capacity of 183 per day (24 FTEs).

Process Improvements

Improve the Bond Release Process Committee wrapped up efforts in the spring 2013Improvements included

Extended punch list time frames (30 – 90 days)Landscape Escrow Reductions (one-time 50%)Camera Inspection validity extended (6 mo. – 1 yr.)

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Process Improvements

Future Growth Capacity PositionsBoard authorized FTEs

CXO approval to fill positions as workload dictates

Provides managers with the ability to quickly fill staff positions

Net result is improved customer service levels

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Underground Utilities

Established a Working CommitteeMembership

Developer/Builder RepsTruett YoungSteve AylorChuck Henegar

Dominion & NOVEC Reps

County Staff

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Underground Utilities

Mission StatementPropose recommendations to improve the County’s

requirements for placing utilities underground, which will be considered for implementation by County staff and the Development Ordinance Review Advisory Committee.

ResultsNext Steps

DORAC – MarchCXO – March/AprilCDC - April

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Fiscal Update

FY2015 Budget ProposalDevelopment Fee Schedules

3% across the board fee increaseZoning fee increases Virginia Stormwater Management Program Fee Stormwater Camera Inspections ($1 - $2)

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Land Development Fees (not 3%)

Fee Type FY 14 Adopted Fee

FY 15 Proposed Fee

Temporary Construction Trailer Permit, per trailer $ 68.00 $ 75.00

Home Employment Permit $ 28.00 $ 33.00

Certificate of Zoning Approval $ 28.00 $ 33.00

Temporary Commercial Activity Permit $ 171.00 $ 185.00

Building Zoning Approvals $ 28.00 $ 33.00

Signs

i. New Sign $ 61.00 $ 67.00

ii. Reface $ 31.00 $ 34.00

iii. Temporary $ 28.00 $ 31.00

Camera Van Inspections, per linear foot $ 1.00 $ 2.00

The VSMP fees can be found on page 23 of Attachment A.

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Fiscal Update

FY2015 Budget ProcessAdditional Staff Positions

Engineer II – Special InspectionsDevelopment Technician – Building Plan IntakeBuilding Combination InspectorEngineer II – Watershed(2) Site Inspectors - Watershed

Five Year Plan

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New Items

EnerGov System Implementation“Go-Live” Date July 2014

Approximately 60 staff members involved in the implementation effort

Priority System testing estimated to take 1-2 days per week

through spring 2014

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Questions