Recommendation R5
Starting in the 2026-27 fiscal year, augment county code enforcement by: a. one additional full-time employee (FTE) for code enforcement; and b. an additional one-half FTE as a clerical position to maintain and update the code enforcement tracking system.
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Permanent linkOfficial response
Yolo County Board of Supervisors
Agency says further analysis neededWill analyze staffing needs rather than approve the specified positions.
Read official response · PDF page 17Pages 17–18 propose assessment and strive for a decision within six months of report publication. This qualified target is not an appropriation or promise to hire one officer and one-half clerical FTE.
- Assess code-enforcement staffing needs and return options for Board consideration. Owner: Yolo County Director of Community Services. Timing: Will strive to complete within six months of report publication; not an unconditional hiring deadline..
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