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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 3 findings
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Page 36
The Grand Jury found there to be widespread dissatisfaction in the construction community with the Napa City Building Department in its Building Permit Activities. The Grand Jury heard the comment several times that contractors, engineers, and designers refuse to do business in Napa because of the City of Napa Building Department.
F2
Page 36
The dissatisfaction results from the Building Department changing its procedures to more rigorously enforce the Building Codes.
F3
Page 36
In spite of the dissatisfaction, the Grand Jury found that the City of Napa Building Department is performing its duties in an appropriate manner.
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 36The City Council should instruct the Napa Building Department to take specific steps to promote better customer relations.
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R2Page 36Professionals in the building community should take the classes offered by the Building Department to learn about updated Building Codes.
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R3Page 36None. Response Requested From Chief Building Inspector Department of Public Works Napa City Council