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Community Development warns of cyclical permit revenue and seeks staff to manage surge in grant‑funded projects

Manassas Park City Council (work session) · April 16, 2026
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Summary

Director Calvin O'Dell told council that development revenues are uneven and recommended pushing uncertain permit revenue past FY27; he asked for two maintenance crew positions, an assistant project manager and a part‑time building inspector to manage a coming wave of grant‑funded construction.

Community Development Director Calvin O'Dell told the council that revenues tied to development come in waves and that several projects on the books lack final site approvals; staff recommended timing some permit revenue beyond FY27 for prudence and requested targeted staffing to maintain throughput as planning grants move to construction.

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