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DBI reports revenue gains, launches permit-tracking RFP and QMatic kiosks; outlines emergency roles
Summary
DBI told the commission revenues are up about 13% (15% net of refunds) driven by larger projects and impact-fee deferrals; the department plans an RFP for a permit-tracking system, will install a QMatic queuing system in October, and is coordinating emergency-response roles with other city agencies.
At the Sept. 29 Building Inspection Commission meeting, Director Vivian Day said DBI's revenues are up 13% from the same period last year and 15% net of refunds, citing large projects (including 299 Valencia and 1150 Ocean Avenue, where a Whole Foods is planned) and increased plan checking for port-related work as contributors.
Day said DBI's expenditures are down about 3% because of a hiring freeze but that several budgeted positions will be requested for hire in October and potentially filled by the end of the…
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