The Hood River City Council accepted a consultant and staff recommendation on administration of building codes services, approving the hiring of a building official to handle permit applications.  Mayor Paul Blackburn says Hood River County will provide backup services.  Blackburn says they are structuring the position so they have flexibility depending on need.  City staff expects to have a building official in place by the first of the year.  Blackburn indicated there will not be a significant financial impact on the City in making the change.  The City had contracted with Clair Company for building code services.