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June 2, 2014 (Work Sessian) Page 2065 • Building inspection - 50 minutes (.83 hour x $86.00 x 9 trips = $642.42) • Plumbing inspection - 30 minutes (.50 hour x $86.00 x 4 trips = $172.00) • Mechanical inspection (heat and air) - 40 minutes (.66 hour x $86.00 x 4 trips = $229.33) • Electrical inspection - 60 minutes (1 hour x $86.00 x 2 trips = $172.00) To maintain appropriate staffing levels and process inspections in a timely manner, Cabarrus County is proposing a 10 percent permit fee increase, and the minimum permit fee for any permit would be $42.00 There was discussion regarding the proposed fee increase with Ms. Sifford responding to questions from the Board. She requested direction from the Board in regards to the amount of increase for the fee schedule. The fees will be approved as a part of the budget at the June regular meeting. Scott Devaux, Chief Codes Enforcement Officer, was also in attendance. Planning and Zoning FY 2015 Fee Change Request Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, reviewed proposed changes to the Planning and Zoning FY 2014 fees. She advised the proposed changes are actual numbers and not percentages as presented in the Construction Standards fess. She further advised the numbers are based on neighboring county's fees to be more in line with neighboring counties. Chairman Poole advised Board members to contact Ms. Sifford with questions or comments. Emergency Management FY 2015 Fee Change Request Bobby Smith, Emergency Management Director, reviewed proposed changes to the Cabarrus County Fire Marshal's Office Schedule of Fees and Fines. He advised the proposed changes should reflect actual cost. He stated Board members should contact him with any questions. General Budget Discussion Paarth Mehta, Budget Analyst, advised all the department heads are present to answer any question regarding the proposed FY 2015 budget. He stated the sheet passed out earlier in the meeting includes a question and answer sheet from issues questioned at the previous budget meetings. Ann Wilson, Finance Director, reviewed the following information with the latest changes to the budget. ('This section intentionally left blank)