TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve ePermitHub Subscription Software & Services Agreement with PermitRocket Software LLC dba ePermitHub for Implementation and Subscription for the ePermitHub Electronic Document Review Software.
Recommended Action
Approve the ePermitHub Subscription Software & Services Agreement with PermitRocket Software LLC dba ePermitHub for the implementation and subscription for ePermitHub electronic document review software.
Background Information
In an effort to improve efficiency, enhance customer service, and bring operations in alignment with industry standards, the Development Services Department embarked on a project for online permitting software. On September 23, 2021, the City Commission approved CIP project (BD22OP) for the Building Division online permitting software.
On April 25, 2023, the City Commission approved Visionary Integration Professionals Acceptance Agreement for implementing and providing a subscription for the Accela permitting software. Accela permit software is utilized by local building departments nationwide and is heavily used within the southwest Florida region, so many local contractors and builders are familiar with the product.
Included in that scope of work, was the provision and implementation of several software applications necessary for the completion of the project. ePermitHub is the document review software necessary for providing the electronic plans review functionality associated with Accela. This software integrates directly into Accela streamlining the process and eliminating the need for third-party systems.
As the ePermitHub is included in the original project scope there is no additional cost associated with this agreement. The Subscription Software & Services Agreement is required for the implementation of ePermitHub and completion of the project. Development Services Department is ...
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