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Planning & Zoning to move permits online; commissioners approve IWORQ quote pending legal and council review

Blackford County Commissioners · February 2, 2026

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P&Z Director Samantha Dick recommended IWORQ to digitize permitting and accept credit card payments; commissioners approved selecting IWORQ pending attorney review and council approval of funding. IWORQ first-year cost cited as $10,000.

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Planning & Zoning Director Samantha (Sam) Dick presented vendor quotes for digitizing permits and enabling credit-card payments. IWORQ was priced at $7,500 annually plus a $2,500 setup fee for a total first-year cost of $10,000. GeoPermits provided two options with higher first-year totals ($11,813 and $16,195).

Dick said she preferred IWORQ after demonstrations. President Lancaster moved to accept IWORQ contingent on attorney review and county council approval of funding; the commissioners approved the motion 3–0.

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