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DBI reports higher permit valuation, stay-on-track Acela permit system and other tech updates
Summary
DBI reported year-to-date revenues up about 45% and permit valuations up 48% compared with last year; staff said the Acela permit-tracking project is ahead of schedule with a mid-summer go-live and multiple related technology integrations are underway.
Pamela Levin presented the DBI finances in the director's report, saying that year-to-date charges for service have increased almost 45% compared with the same period last year, issued permits were up about 9%, and total valuation had risen by about 48%. Levin said DBI projects ending the fiscal year on budget while working through a multiyear hiring plan to meet increased demand.
Bill Strachan reviewed proposed and recently enacted local legislation that affects DBI operations. He said Supervisor Carmen Chu's landlord-notification legislation had been signed by the mayor and would take effect Oct. 8, and he described other pending code changes that could affect DBI fees or reporting requirements.
Vivian Day, special assistant for technology, reported the permit tracking (Acela) implementation is on track and slightly ahead of schedule. Staff completed prioritization of change orders, are working on historical data conversion and GIS/parcel integrations, and expect a mid-summer go-live followed by three months of on-site vendor support. Other technology work includes a web-enabled 3R request process, cash-management integration and field-inspector tablet pilot tests.
Commissioners asked for follow-ups on hiring timelines tied to service levels and periodic updates on notices of violation and stale case reductions.
