FY 2010-11 Adopted Budget - Volusia County Government

Building, Zoning and Code AdministrationDepartment: Growth and Resource ManagementActivity: Contractor LicensingActivity: Contractor LicensingAccount: 2252400ActualFY2008-09AdoptedFY2009-10EstimatedFY2009-10BudgetFY2010-11Expenditures by CategoryPersonal Services $ 79,443 $ 52,793 $ 52,686 $ 53,520Operating Expenses 17,527 23,131 19,541 21,716Capital Outlay 217 0 0 0Subtotal Operating Expenditures $ 97,187 $ 75,924 $ 72,227 $ 75,236Total Operating Expenditures $ 97,187 $ 75,924 $ 72,227 $ 75,236Reimbursements 0 0 0 0Net Expenditures $ 97,187 $ 75,924 $ 72,227 $ 75,236Expenditures by FundGeneral $ 97,187 $ 75,924 $ 72,227 $ 75,236Number of Full Time Positions 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00Number of Part Time Positions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Number of Full Time Equivalent Positions 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00Key Objectives1. Issue licenses daily upon receipt of required documentation, input insurance information, upload contractor information to internetsite before 8:30 a.m. the following day for use by cities, print and mail computer generated licenses2. Investigate reported unlicensed contractor activity, investigate violations against licensed contractors within 10 working days andprepare cases for Contractor Licensing and Construction Appeals Board (CLCA) meetings and file liens3. Review applications, process payments, sponsor testing and issue specialty trade licenses in Volusia County4. Encourage all cities to participate in the Volusia County Licensing Program and provide on-going license training and education toparticipating cities (1 remains non-participating)Performance MeasuresActualFY 2008-09EstimatedFY 2009-10BudgetFY 2010-111. Percentage of input and issuance of licenses within time frame 100.00 100.00 100.002. Percentage of investigations completed within 10 working50.00 25.00 25.00days3. Number of new Local Specialty Licenses issued and50.00 50.00 50.00applications processed4. Number of participating cities 15.00 15.00 15.00HighlightsContractor Licensing has jurisdiction over contractors licensed per FS 489, parts I & II and Local Specialty Licenses regulated by VolusiaCounty Ordinance Chapter 22. This activity has licensing powers within any city in Volusia County that has entered into an inter-localagreement. Cases brought by Contractor Licensing against certified and registered contractors are heard by the Volusia CountyContractor Licensing & Construction Appeals Board (CLCA). The activity maintains a database of these contractors. All contractorsparticipating in the program must pay a fee and meet the State requirements for insurance to obtain permits and to maintain theiractive status. Registered and Local Specialty Contractors are required to participate. Certified Contractors may decline participation inthe program. Contractor Licensing operates with one Staff Assistant II who is responsible for the day to day licensing activity, issuinglicenses, maintaining the database, collecting fees, processing complaints, scheduling, attending and taking minutes at the Boardmeetings. The Staff Assistant II reports to the Chief Building Official who presides over the monthly CLCA meetings, presents cases,reviews licensing applications, interacts with City and State Officials in licensing matters, acts as liaison with the cities for licensed,unlicensed information.The CLCA Board hears cases for unlicensed activity, cases against licensed contractors, cases for code appeals and enforcement of theUnsafe Dilapidated Ordinance. The FY 2010-11 budget includes two unfunded positions.Volusia County Section F - 41