Relates to the appropriation to the Division of Building Safety for fiscal year 2021.

This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Division of Building Safety. It appropriates a total of $15,974,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 152.00. For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items includes $278,900 for nine vehicles, computer hardware, laptops, and a server blade. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. The bill funds six line items, which provide 1.00 FTP and $95,100 for a damage prevention program manager; 6.00 FTP and $573,100 for inspectors and support staff; $11,400 for an anonymous tip line; $110,000 for a school safety grant; $125,900 for a school safety analyst; and $580,100 to purchase a building in Blackfoot. Also included are adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office space located at the Chinden Campus; software licensing, server infrastructure, and storage to expand system capabilities on core systems and to maintain agency-specific software; and billings in excess of current appropriations. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%. DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and