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Kane County reports code-enforcement workload increase; staff to issue RFP for coordinated permitting software
Summary
County staff reported the property code enforcement unit remains active, added Spanish-language tracking and two bilingual staff, and noted higher case activity. Development staff also said an RFP will be issued seeking a new coordinated permitting software platform to align permitting across development, health and water-resources divisions.
Kane County staff briefed the Development Committee on Feb. 18 about property code enforcement activity and plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a new coordinated permitting software platform.
John Mall (recorded as John Mullen in the packet) reported that the property code enforcement unit has remained busy during the winter months and that staff added tracking to capture Spanish-language translation needs; the unit now includes two Spanish-fluent employees who have helped liaison work with other county divisions. Mall said misuse of zoning remains the most complex case type, while more routine matters such as illegal parking on lawns are simpler to resolve.
Mark Van Kirkhoff, director of Development and Community Services, told the committee the county will issue an RFP to seek a potential vendor for a coordinated permitting system that can work across Development, Health Department and Water Resources. Van Kirkhoff said the county values remaining on the same system as those other agencies so parcel-based permitting, property code enforcement and related processes can be coordinated and made more efficient.
Why it matters: staff said the combined effects of bilingual capability in enforcement and a more modern, coordinated permitting system would speed compliance and improve service to residents, particularly non-English-speaking residents who need translation assistance. Committee members gave staff positive feedback and asked that reports be placed on file.
No formal action was required; the committee placed monthly reports on file by unanimous consent later in the meeting.
