1. Building inspections division
Process Map
and
Mayor’s Developers Roundtable
Intro
Good evening Mayor and Council Members!
I am grateful for the opportunity to present to you and the public a progress report on the Building Inspections Division Process Map and the Mayors Developers Roundtable.
This started when Mayor Patel’s shared his vision of having the city work with the developers. To be a partner with the development community.
This is a journey with endless possibilities, and I am excited to continue to move forward with it every day. We are shifting our paradigm from being the Inspectors to becoming the “HELPER” or “CONCIERGE”.

2. Step one - Process map
The entire development procedure was put on paper
Identified what was working and where we can improve
Include the Development Community for suggestions
The first step was to come up with our process map
In developing the Process Map, which is posted on the south wall behind me, we wanted to include EVERYTHING.
We are providing a map to guide developers through the process with all departments and to be as clear as possible.
Encourage communication with developers, architects, engineers, contractors and staff
It Helps us ----
Identify what worked, what needed improvements, and identified what was not clear.
Increase efficiency in the permitting process, and inspections

3. Process map Idea Pre-Permit Conference Permits Inspections
Certificate of Occupancy
A series of 5 flow charts designed to explain the entire process of how to develop on South Padre Island.
Begins at the “IDEA” phase
Ends with the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
Provides an explanation of how to:
Obtain permits
Request inspections
Know which inspections are required

4. Regulatory Responsibility Partnership
Improve Communication
Efficiency in Permitting and Inspections
Encourage Development
Public Health and Safety
Ordinances and Codes
We uphold the responsibility of maintaining the public health and safety and follow our ordinances and codes
At the same time, we must be the cornerstone of future development in South Padre Island.
Our process map was ready for review from the local developing community.
***Transition to Mayor’s Developers Roundtable

5. The Mayor’s developer roundtable
City Officials and Staff in Attendance:
Mayor Barry Patel
City Manager Susan Guthrie
Assistant City Manager Darla Jones
Building Official David Travis
Building Inspector Alex Moore
Right-of-Way Officer Willie Higginbotham
6 Contractors and 1 Architect in Attendance
Miguel Torres – JMJ Construction
Scott Finney – Shamrock Construction
Paul Fedigan – Fedigan Construction
Danny DeLaCruz – DDLC Construction
Jeffrey Erickson – Erickson Construction
Bubba Vann – Gallery Built Homes
Sam Listi – Listi Architects
On July 10, 2017, we held our first Mayor’s Developers Roundtable
Representatives of the local development community joined us in the first Mayor’s Development Roundtable
This is a list that may ebb and flow, so we may not see the same names next year.
Quarterly meeting
Reviewed and discussed the Building Inspections Process Map
Looked at areas of improvement
Highlighted areas of discussion are………………………

6. The Mayor’s developer roundtable
Suggestion or Comment
Response
Plan Reviews
Provided in a letter format including all department notes
Conference call with ICC
Technology upgrades
September 4, 2017 – first iPad issued and integrated in to daily activities to identify necessary upgrades
communication
Inspection Reports have been sent via
The first to our contractor list was sent on September 19, 2017.
Accessibility Training
Building Official attended the Texas Accessibility Academy on September 5, 2017

7. The Mayor’s developer roundtable
Suggestion or Comment
Response
Fire Alarm Systems
Plans for the fire alarm system are to be included in the application packet.
Fire Inspector has been notified on new construction and included in the plan review.
Insulation and sealing inspections consolidated
This is acceptable with appropriate documentation provided by the contractor
Paint schemes approved without a variance
Paint schemes are reviewed by our Development Director, Dr. Kim, to ensure compliance with the Form Based Code.
Suggestions for compliance are made at that time.
Hire one more inspector
Options are being sought after, such as outsourcing for plan reviews.

8. The Mayor’s developer roundtable
Suggestion or Comment
Response
Form Board Survey and Elevation Survey conducted at the same time.
The surveys will continue to be separate to prevent errors for the sake of convenience.
Cable lines are not buried.
Networking with local cable contractors to address this.
Reconstruct dunes east of the Building Line.
Integrate the Shoreline and Building Inspections Process Maps
Shoreline Director to help expedite the Beach and Dune Process
Once an application is submitted to the Shoreline Department, a copy of the plans is provided to Building Inspections to allow an early plan review.

9. The Mayor’s developer roundtable
Next meeting November 6, 2017 Discussion and response to the ideas and comments from previous meeting
We are meeting on November 6, 2017
We will respond to suggestions and feedback from the first meeting
This is nowhere near completion, it will go on and continue to grow.