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The Division operates with one (1) full-time Building Official who is responsible for intake of applications, plan check, and field inspection. The Division also has one (1) full-time administrative assistant who is responsible for the actual processing and issuance of building permit along with scheduling field inspections. The Division also has one (1) part-time employee that provides some administrative support. Division accomplishments • Recently completed a comprehensive update to the Building Division Master Fee Schedule. • Performed over 130 plan reviews for the City, including all types of building projects. • Processed and issued over 430 building permits for new buildings and additions, alterations and repairs to existing buildings for a total valuation of over $11,551,734. • Performed approximately 2,300 inspections of all phases of building construction. • Upgraded the counter handout material to better educate the public on the permit and inspection process. • Investigated building and housing complaints and worked with code enforcement officers to abate the problems. Division goals • Continue to develop internal capacity through various professional training opportunities • Improve customer service and reduce the time necessary for completion of plan checking projects and permit processing. • Continue to keep the department updated on code regulations and State and Federal laws regulating construction and code enforcement. • Provide information to developers, contractors and the public as code changes occur • Expand on our service to the public by further improving counter handout materials to assist in more streamlined review of building permits. • Continue coordination with other City departments to provide streamlined permit review. Economic Development Program Department staff is often the first to greet and welcome a prospective developer or business to Reedley. The Division is designed to provide a single point of contact to help the developer navigate a multitude of processes and standards. We have experience in working with numerous sized clients from independent start-ups to industrial, retail or office user. The Division also provides statistical and demographic data to end-users to facilitate investment in Reedley. The Department works hand-in-hand with local businesses and those expressing an interest in joining our community. We are dedicated to ensuring prompt, immediate responses to all the client’s queries. Once a client decides to invest in Reedley, we are their personal liaison to all City departments to ensure a smooth development process. The Department also works closely with our many local partners. The Department leverages economic development opportunities through the variety of professional service agreements. Page 64 CITY OF REEDLEY ADOPTED BUDGET 2013-2014

The Chamber of Commerce plays a large part in recruiting new business, with an emphasis on companies that provide new jobs and/or enhancements to our sales tax base. The Chamber also provides outreach to local businesses to identify areas of opportunity. These service agreements are performance basis with measurable outcomes tied directly to the general economic welfare of Reedley. Division goals • Initiate the development of a Reedley Economic Development Strategic Plan. This plan would include an inventory of commercial and industrial stock; evaluate site readiness and site prioritization, marketing and development of target market statistical characteristics. Page 65 CITY OF REEDLEY ADOPTED BUDGET 2013-2014

The Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce plays a large part in recruiting new business, with an emphasis on<br />

companies that provide new jobs and/or enhancements to our sales tax base. The Chamber<br />

also provides outreach to local businesses to identify areas <strong>of</strong> opportunity. These service<br />

agreements are performance basis with measurable outcomes tied directly to the general<br />

economic welfare <strong>of</strong> <strong>Reedley</strong>.<br />

Division goals<br />

• Initiate the development <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Reedley</strong> Economic Development Strategic Plan. This plan<br />

would include an inventory <strong>of</strong> commercial and industrial stock; evaluate site readiness<br />

and site prioritization, marketing and development <strong>of</strong> target market statistical<br />

characteristics.<br />

Page 65<br />

CITY OF REEDLEY<br />

ADOPTED BUDGET 2013-2014

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