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Tatum hires AOKA Engineering for permitting and code enforcement; portal to launch Aug. 1
Summary
Mayor Michael A. Henry said the city will start using AOKA Engineering's permitting and code enforcement portal on Aug. 1, with licensed inspectors enforcing ordinances effective Sept. 1; Chief James Smith will pursue training to support enforcement processes.
Mayor Michael A. Henry told the council the city has contracted AOKA Engineering to handle permitting and most code‑enforcement tasks. The online portal for permits is scheduled to go live Aug. 1; Mayor Henry said licensed building inspectors from AOKA will begin enforcing building ordinances effective Sept. 1. Chief James Smith will complete training so staff understand enforcement processes and coverage.
Council members discussed who would serve as the city's code enforcement officer and asked for clarification on responsibilities because previous enforcement had been handled locally. Wendell Moore asked whether Matt Allison had served in that role previously; Chief Smith replied that he had. Mayor Henry said the city had allowed some violations to persist and that stepped‑up enforcement was necessary.
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