Building Inspection Function: Planning & Development
Agency Overview 60
Agency Mission
Agency Overview
2017 Budget Highlights• The Executive Budget adjusts the authorized FTE count to reflect previously authorized levels.
The mission of the Building Inspection Division is to ensure the well-being of people through the safety of
property in the City of Madison and to maintain public trust and confidence by improving the construction
and maintenance of structures and property; administering codes and ordinances; continually improving
codes, procedures and regulations; providing information to its customers; and providing quality services.
The Agency is responsible for inspection; zoning and code enforcement; and consumer protection. The goal
of the Building Inspection Division is to enhance existing services. To achieve this goal, the Division will
introduce a Bilingual Inspector Program and examine electronic plan review. The Building Inspection Division
is an active participant in the Neighborhood Resource Team program.
Building Inspection Function: Planning & Development
Budget Overview 60
Budget by Service (All Funds)2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
# ## Consumer Protection 247,266 268,539 259,984 272,311 278,441
# ## Health and Welfare 462,214 549,476 464,772 544,680 494,733
# ## Inspection 2,038,630 1,813,684 2,077,135 1,782,624 1,826,828
## Systematic Code Enforcement 836,329 1,066,109 888,385 1,103,754 1,050,269
### Zoning And Signs 588,477 743,604 585,824 740,786 691,084
TOTAL 4,172,915$ 4,441,412$ 4,276,099$ 4,444,155$ 4,341,355$
Budget by Fund & Major Fund: General 1100 - GENERAL
2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
4 Revenue (65,511) (46,500) (65,300) (46,500) (46,500)
51 Salaries 2,832,927 3,095,014 3,024,737 3,112,177 3,040,437
52 Benefits 1,056,955 1,023,549 983,910 1,005,453 974,393
53 Supplies 53,296 59,323 52,053 59,523 59,523
54 Purchased Services 193,649 205,696 176,627 205,696 205,696
57 Inter Depart Charges 101,599 104,330 104,072 107,806 107,806
TOTAL 4,172,915$ 4,441,412$ 4,276,099$ 4,444,155$ 4,341,355$
Change Table (General Fund)2016 Adopted 4,441,412
Adjustments with No Service Impact
52 Decrease in Fringe (1,639)
53 Increase in Supplies 200
57 Decrease in Inter Departmental Bill ings (200)
2017 Pay Increase 88,303
## Increase in Retirement Costs based on 2017 WRS rates 2,783
## Adjustment to Health Insurance based on 2017 rates (50,300)
## Change in allocation of Worker's Compensation & Insurance costs 2,884
## Change in allocation of Fleet charges 792
Adjustment to Salary budget to reflect true FTE count (142,880)
2017 Executive Budget 4,341,355
Building Inspection Function: Planning & Development
Service Overview
Service: Consumer Protection 604
Service Description
Service Budget by Major
2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
51 Salaries 166,572 194,076 188,665 194,053 199,411
52 Benefits 53,345 62,253 60,742 62,700 63,472
53 Supplies 653 2,690 250 2,690 2,690
54 Purchased Services 6,319 6,162 7,063 6,162 6,162
57 Inter Depart Charges 20,376 3,358 3,265 6,706 6,706
TOTAL 247,266$ 268,539$ 259,984$ 272,311$ 278,441$
Service: Health and Welfare 602
Service Description
Service Budget by Major
2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
4 Revenue (1,000) (1,500) (1,300) (1,500) (1,500)
51 Salaries 305,697 369,829 312,652 365,240 327,575
52 Benefits 119,211 132,315 114,517 132,833 120,551
53 Supplies 161 9,253 - 9,253 9,253
54 Purchased Services 20,309 20,303 19,951 20,303 20,303
57 Inter Depart Charges 17,836 19,276 18,952 18,551 18,551
TOTAL 462,214$ 549,476$ 464,772$ 544,680$ 494,733$
This service is responsible for inspecting packaging, weighing and measuring devices in gas stations, grocery stores, pharmacies,
bakeries, taxis, fuel trucks, etc. The goal of this service is to ensure that Madison's consumers receive the correct amount of product
for which they pay.
This service is responsible for enforcing and educating residents regarding sidewalk snow removal, trash, junk and debris removal, and
graffiti removal. The goal of this service is to provide assistance to those who need help taking care of environmental and related
problems.
Building Inspection Function: Planning & Development
Service Overview
Service: Inspection 601
Service Description
Service Budget by Major
2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
4 Revenue (64,511) (45,000) (64,000) (45,000) (45,000)
51 Salaries 1,359,972 1,263,797 1,464,301 1,255,657 1,294,422
52 Benefits 538,466 436,984 476,876 413,390 418,829
53 Supplies 52,403 22,776 51,049 22,976 22,976
54 Purchased Services 117,539 100,370 113,113 100,370 100,370
57 Inter Depart Charges 34,761 34,757 35,796 35,231 35,231
TOTAL 2,038,630$ 1,813,684$ 2,077,135$ 1,782,624$ 1,826,828$
Service: Systematic Code Enforcement 605
Service Description
Service Budget by Major
2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
51 Salaries 584,797 728,038 637,382 768,017 727,267
52 Benefits 203,001 230,893 194,741 227,513 214,778
53 Supplies 80 12,684 755 12,684 12,684
54 Purchased Services 37,661 66,611 28,343 66,611 66,611
57 Inter Depart Charges 10,790 27,883 27,165 28,929 28,929
TOTAL 836,329$ 1,066,109$ 888,385$ 1,103,754$ 1,050,269$
This service is responsible for the review and inspection of construction projects, contractor licensing, permit records, sales surveys,
pre-occupancy inspections, and underground utilities. The goal of this service is to ensure compliance with Madison's building and
mechanical system ordinances. In 2017 the service will begin studying the feasiblity of implementing electronic plan review, allowing
the storage of building plans electronically.
This service inspects properties in areas of the City showing signs of blight. Activities are coordinated with the rehabilitation and
property improvement programs. Inspection activities are scheduled through the Community Development Authority using data
gathered by Inspection staff and input from the Neighborhood Resource Teams. This section is also responsible for heating and water
leakage corrections; infestation eradication; repair of broken railings, windows and doors; and dozens of other problems associated
with keeping the City's housing stock habitable. The goal of this service is to help maintain property values by eliminating blighting
influences. In 2017 the service will automate the notice writing process allowing official notices to be produced in the field during the
inspection process.
Building Inspection Function: Planning & Development
Service Overview
Service: Zoning and Signs 603
Service Description
Service Budget by Major
2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
51 Salaries 415,889 539,274 421,738 529,210 491,762
52 Benefits 142,931 161,104 137,035 169,017 156,763
53 Supplies - 11,920 - 11,920 11,920
54 Purchased Services 11,821 12,250 8,157 12,250 12,250
57 Inter Depart Charges 17,836 19,056 18,894 18,389 18,389
TOTAL 588,477$ 743,604$ 585,824$ 740,786$ 691,084$
This service reviews and regulates Madison's zoning code and street sign ordinances. The goal of the service is to provide timely
resolution of land use issues for developers and the general public. The service provides inspections, investigation, and maintenance
for the records zoning changes and street sign ordinances.
Building Inspection Function: Planning & Development
Position Summary 60
CG FTEs Amount FTEs Amount FTEs Amount
ADMIN CLERKADMIN CLERK 20 3.00 155,504 3.00 155,052 3.00 159,331
BLDG INSPECT DIV DIRBLDG INSPECT DIV DIR 21 1.00 123,428 1.00 125,630 1.00 129,097
CODE ENFC OFF CODE ENFC OFF 16 14.00 964,206 13.00 944,775 13.00 970,850
ELEC/HEAT INSPECTORELEC/HEAT INSPECTOR 16 4.00 294,414 4.00 224,614 4.00 230,813
HSG INSPECTION SUPVHSG INSPECTION SUPV 18 1.00 84,778 1.00 89,104 1.00 91,564
INFORMATION CLERKINFORMATION CLERK 20 2.00 94,042 2.00 96,851 2.00 99,524
PLAN REV & INSP SUPVPLAN REV & INSP SUPV 18 1.00 108,111 1.00 111,306 1.00 114,378
PLAN REVIEW SPEC PLAN REVIEW SPEC 16 3.00 224,522 3.00 232,102 3.00 238,509
PLUMB/HEAT INSPECTORPLUMB/HEAT INSPECTOR 16 3.00 198,266 3.00 214,025 3.00 219,932
PROG ASST PROG ASST 17 1.00 55,425 1.00 51,125 1.00 52,536
PROPERTY CODE INSP PROPERTY CODE INSP 16 4.00 224,522 3.00 183,632 3.00 188,701
WGTS MEASURES INSP WGTS MEASURES INSP 16 3.00 186,821 3.00 195,279 3.00 200,668
ZONING ADMIN ASSTZONING ADMIN ASST 16 1.00 74,424 1.00 76,624 1.00 78,739
ZONING ADMINISTRATORZONING ADMINISTRATOR 18 1.00 97,641 1.00 100,527 1.00 103,301
ZONING CODE OFF ZONING CODE OFF 16 6.00 357,190 5.00 323,842 5.00 332,780
TOTAL 48.00 3,243,295$ 45.00 3,124,487$ 45.00 3,210,723$
Budget Request
2016
Executive
2017
Building Inspection Function:
Line Item Detail 60
Supplies2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
Purchasing Card Unallocated - - 7,268 - -
Office Supplies 6,089 10,463 6,032 10,663 10,663
Copy Printing Supplies 6,255 13,960 5,166 13,960 13,960
Furniture - 2,500 1,036 2,500 2,500
Hardware Supplies 2,510 1,000 - 1,000 1,000
Software Licenses & Supplies 1,675 - - - -
Postage 22,676 20,000 17,047 20,000 20,000
Books And Subscriptions 2,267 900 3,525 900 900
Work Supplies 3,743 3,500 497 3,500 3,500
Safety Supplies 1,062 2,000 521 2,000 2,000
Inventory 7,020 5,000 10,961 5,000 5,000
Total 53,296$ 59,323$ 52,053$ 59,523$ 59,523$
Purchased Services2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
Telephone 4,660 8,000 8,440 8,000 8,000
Cellular Telephone 4,158 7,362 4,785 7,362 7,362
Graffiti Removal 3,651 6,500 4,913 6,500 6,500
Communication Device Rpr Main 1,247 3,400 519 3,400 3,400
System And Software Maintenanc 4,075 4,183 590 4,183 4,183
Mileage 134,836 128,860 100,020 128,860 128,860
Conferences And Training 4,035 7,750 1,494 7,750 7,750
Memberships 429 1,200 1,344 1,200 1,200
Legal Services 5,691 7,500 10,114 7,500 7,500
Storage Services 1,118 1,500 1,162 1,500 1,500
Consulting Services 14 1,221 - 1,221 1,221
Advertising Services 7,784 7,808 5,815 7,808 7,808
Interpreters Signing Services - 500 - 500 500
Other Services And Expenses 21,880 19,912 37,432 19,912 19,912
Permits And Licenses 72 - - - -
Total 193,649$ 205,696$ 176,627$ 205,696$ 205,696$
Inter-Departmental Charges2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
ID Charge From Engineering 62,598 62,598 62,598 62,598 62,598
ID Charge From Fleet Services 2,874 3,647 3,647 4,439 4,439
ID Charge From Traffic Enginee 3,023 2,315 2,057 2,115 2,115
ID Charge From Insurance 6,619 8,331 8,331 8,026 8,026
ID Charge From Workers Comp 26,485 27,439 27,439 30,628 30,628
Total 101,599$ 104,330$ 104,072$ 107,806$ 107,806$
Revenue2015 Actual 2016 Adopted 2016 Projected 2017 Request 2017 Executive
Miscellaneous Chrgs For Servic (54,635) (40,000) (54,000) (40,000) (40,000)
Graffiti Removal (1,000) (1,500) (1,300) (1,500) (1,500)
Building Permits 481 - - - -
Other Permits (10,357) (5,000) (10,000) (5,000) (5,000)
Total (65,511)$ (46,500)$ (65,300)$ (46,500)$ (46,500)$
Planning & Development