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Committee discusses CivicPlus permit, licensing and code-compliance software; no purchase vote

City of Palos Heights License, Permits & Franchises Committee · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The committee discussed buying CivicPlus permit/licensing software for $58,650; Building Commissioner Frank Giordano described features and 2025 department activity, and the committee asked him to report further on the proposal.

Committee members discussed a proposal to purchase permit, licensing and code-compliance software from CivicPlus for $58,650. "The Building Commissioner explained the many advantages of purchasing the PLF software," the meeting record says, noting the vendor package covers permitting, licensing, code compliance and contractor registration and that the price does not include iPads or vehicle Wi‑Fi devices for inspectors.

Building Commissioner Frank Giordano also recapped 2025 departmental activity to underline departmental workload and revenue: 615 contractor registrations generating $74,730; 1,407 permits issued; 3,100 permit inspections (excluding code enforcement and related activities); reinspection fees $950; building department fines $250; code enforcement $700; and permit and inspection fees totaling $540,999.40. The committee did not take a purchase vote; members asked Giordano to report back with further information.