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Preston council approves Cloudpermit software to modernize permitting
Summary
City staff said Cloudpermit will replace a legacy permitting system, integrate payments and reduce manual work; council authorized the mayor to sign the services agreement with a 3–4 month implementation window.
The Preston City Council voted to authorize the mayor to sign a Cloudpermit software services agreement to replace the city’s current permitting platform.
Sean Alverson, who presented the proposal, told the council the existing system requires manual exports and re-uploads and does not integrate with payment processing. "It takes time... it's functional but it's not efficient," Alverson said, and added the switch would allow multiple distinct applications (business licenses, dog licenses, building permits) without extra fees.
Alverson described a planned overlap period of about five to six months to allow implementation and testing. He estimated the go-live window at "3 to 4 months" after approval and said the ongoing cost would be covered by existing permitting and license fees. Council members praised the modernization effort and authorized the mayor to sign the agreement.
The contract includes a first-year implementation fee and a lower recurring annual fee in subsequent years. Staff will return to council if any material changes in cost or schedule occur.
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