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DBI reports rising permit valuations, PTS progress and Qmatic delay amid union talks
Summary
DBI reported year‑to‑date increases in permit valuation, progress on the permit‑tracking system with stage‑2 analysis completing in April, and a delayed Qmatic rollout while staff meet with unions; staff also described server consolidation in a 'Mission Corridor' and a new cash management system.
Department of Building Inspection staff briefed the commission on finances, pending legislation and multiple technology projects at the Dec. 31 special meeting.
Finance: Director Pamela Levin said DBI’s revenues show a marked increase in permit valuation — roughly 40–43 percent year‑over‑year for issued permits — and noted personnel and non‑personal services spending trends. The department reported being about 42 percent of the way through the fiscal year while salary expenditures were at about 34 percent; DBI said it has several…
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