HomeMy WebLinkAbout# 04 May 2017 Building Department Report STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 20, 2017
CONSENT
ITEM #: 4
TO: Lake Elmo City Council
FROM: Mike Bent, Building Official
AGENDA ITEM: Monthly Building Department Report – May 2017
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: As part of its Consent Agenda, the City Council is
asked to accept the monthly building department report. No specific motion is needed, as this is
recommended to be part of the overall approval of the Consent Agenda.
MONTHLY REPORT: Below is a snapshot of the monthly statistics for May 2017. Comparison
data is also include from prior years for May for new home single family construction and total
permitting activity for the month. Attached are the system summary reports breaking out this
information further, including the statistics related to the inspection activity.
2017 2016 2015
New homes 19/4* 22 13/6*
Total valuation $6,896,000/$810,000 $8,057,000 $4,655,511/$1,176,000
Average home value $362,947/$202,500 $424,052 $358,116/$196,000
Total Permit Valuation YTD $50,802,333** $43,478,797 $16,987,858
*Single Family Home/Townhouse
** (Includes) Lake Elmo Elementary School Remodel Permit Issued: Valuation $2,582,079
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the aforementioned, staff recommends the City Council accept
the May 2017 monthly building permit report.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Valuation Report
2. Permits Issued & Fees Report
3. Inspection statistic report for May 2017