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Treasurer briefs board on proposed online tax-payment portal that would integrate with DevNet
Summary
Lee County treasurer Paul told the board he is evaluating a vendor to host an online payments portal integrated with DevNet; the vendor offers 10 years of tax-bill history, email/text reminders and a QR/pay button for the county website and would waive setup costs if the county signs by the deadline.
Treasurer Paul updated the board on a proposed online tax-payment portal the office is evaluating. Paul said the vendor would host a public-facing site with up to 10 years of tax-bill history, allow residents to receive bills and reminders by email or text, and provide direct 'pay' buttons or QR codes that link from the county website. Staff said the vendor partners with DevNet and would integrate with the county’s tax software.
Paul said the vendor would charge a monthly fee but typically the consumer pays credit-card processing fees; staff also said vendors will often waive setup costs if a contract is signed promptly. He said the vendor requires about 90 days to set up before the next tax cycle, and staff had forwarded a four-page contract to county IT/administration for review with a deadline to sign by the end of the month to avoid initial fees.
Board members asked practical questions about DevNet integration, email capture and how the system would reduce counter calls and postage costs (the treasurer reported postage expense over $18,000 this year). Paul said the system will simplify homeowner access to accounts, reduce in-office phone traffic, and potentially lower postage costs through email delivery and reminders.
Ending: Staff indicated they will proceed pending internal review and recommended board awareness; no formal motion was taken during the update.
