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Buildings & Grounds committee backs switch in permitting software, OKs applying for State Fire Marshal exemption
Summary
The Buildings & Grounds committee voted to recommend replacing its permitting software and approved applying for a State Fire Marshal exemption that would allow the city to inspect larger commercial projects locally, subject to state approval and triennial audits.
The Buildings & Grounds committee voted to recommend that the city switch its permitting software and approved filing an application seeking exemption from the State Fire Marshal to inspect larger commercial projects locally.
Committee members heard from a staff presenter that the city purchased SmartGov about two years ago; shortly after, the vendor was acquired and then purchased again by Granicus, and customer service and contracted pricing have deteriorated. The presenter said they tested multiple vendors and identified a sole-source alternative that will provide bilingual (English/Spanish) violation letters and allow applicants to…
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