Adopt Resolution R2023-120, approving an application to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s (MN DLI) Building Officials Training (BOT) program grant.

Adopt Resolution R2023-120.

MN DLI created the BOT program to provide funding and support for funding of partnerships between the State of Minnesota and municipalities to provide education, work experience, and competency-based skills training to prepare trainees to become building officials. The program was established after recognizing the shortage of individuals entering the building inspection field due to the lack of training opportunities and available coursework.

The BOT program grant funding provides municipalities the opportunity to hire and train individuals with on-the-job educational experiences in construction code inspection for a 12-month period. The city would be responsible for providing additional training, uniforms, and benefits beyond the $65,000 State award. This would be approximately $20,000.

Additional funds to cover the remaining training, uniforms, and benefits of approximately $20,000 are required and will be paid for from permit revenues.