TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Jason Lynch
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Todd Rawlings
Process Improvement Manager
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Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Marcum, LLP, in an Amount Not to Exceed $95,000, for the Development Services Process Improvement Effort
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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??With the Development Services Process Improvement Consultant Agreement, the City of Redmond has solicited a consultant to streamline, improve consistency and predictability of our permitting, inspection, and code compliance functions of the City, which are supported by the departments of Planning and Community Development, Public Works, and Fire. This cross-departmental process improvement will contribute to the City's ability to facilitate development that is consistent with the community vision contained in the Comprehensive Plan.?
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
EV-1 Provide a positive, accessible and "user-friendly" atmosphere to those seeking municipal services.
EV-2 Foster a culture throughout the City organization that continuously improves the quality, predictability, timeliness and cost of the development process.
EV-12 Evaluate development regulations periodically to:
? Ensure that uses not previously contemplated and that are consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan can locate within the city; and
? Review development standards, timelines and fees to promote predictability and consistency.
* Required:
Second Substitute Senate Bill 5290 was signed by the Governor on May 8, 2023. This bill requires cities to report permit performance to Commerce starting in 2024 an...
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