Consultants find staffing, software and process gaps in Taylor permitting; council urges quick fixes

Aug 14, 2025

Consultants hired by the City of Taylor identified insufficient staffing, manual workflows and an outdated permitting platform; council received a 46‑step implementation plan and staff said several short‑term fixes (24‑hour responses, permit clinics, a free software upgrade) are already under way.

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Kevin Price, principal with consulting firm Barry Dunn, told the Taylor City Council on Aug. 14 that the firm’s audit of the city’s permitting and development services found significant operational gaps and opportunities to streamline the process.

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