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DBI reports operational gains in 2025; finance update shows increased valuations and OpenGov invoice
Summary
DBI director reviewed 2025 accomplishments including simultaneous plan review and addressing improvements; finance staff said permit valuation is up 16% year-to-date and DBI has paid $4.7M toward the OpenGov implementation with an estimated department allocation of about one-third of a $15M project.
Department of Building Inspection (DBI) Director Patrick O'Rearton told the commission the department made multiple operational improvements in 2025, including a new building permit and comprehensive application report, simultaneous plan review across departments, removal of physical in-house stamps, expanded public counter hours, and launching a concrete building screening program.
Deputy Direc…
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