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The EDAC's discussion regarding these programs suggest that the City should revie.'v the eligibility criteria to ensure that the programs are used in appropriate locations. Specifically, the EDAC was concerned that these forms of assistance should not be provided for properties that might be targeted for targeted for redevelopment or removal. In addition. one suggestion from among the EDAC members was that the Cite consider making the assistance available to tenants, rather than building owners. to ensure that the programs are used to help support businesses. Alternatively, the City may wish to focus these programs on specific areas that could benefit from a concentration of effort. such as a neighborhood shopping district that is targeted for enhancement. The City might do this bN earmarking new funds explicitly for target areas, or by keeping eligibility broad. but actively marketing the programs in target areas. If the funds are spread too sparsely among projects throughout the City, there may not be sufficient impact to have the desirable effect of enhancing value of surrounding properties. Roles and Responsibilities. City Planning and Redevelopment staff admini rams. ster these programs. Priority: MEDIUM. These are existing programs. Costs and Potential Funding Sources. The design assistance program is funded at a level of approximately $100.000 per year. Fundi awning, sign, and paint program ng comes from the City's CDBG program. The is funded at a level of approximately $60.000 per year through Redevelopment Agency tax increment funds. Based on these figures. the annual cost for this program is HIGH. Action 2.6: On -Call Building Inspector In many cities. difficulty in cutting through "red -tape" is a common complaint given b- businesses who have recently attempted to construct or expand facilities. While San Leandro's existing One -Stop Permit Center facilitates the process of obtaining and completing paperwork necessary to gain regulatory approvals for development projects. the existing On -Call Building Inspector program facili development protates the construction phase of local jects. This is done by roviding inspections rather than re uiring p _ a building inspector to make on -call q that inspections be scheduled in advance. This shortens construction delays b� reducing the turnaround time between finishing one construction step and gaining the inspector's approval to commence the next step In addition. the inspectors are trained to review and verify compliance with building, fire, and planning requirements, reducing the number of inspections which must be scheduled. Roles and Responsibilities. The responsibI M for this program lies with the City Building Division. 44 254