Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 03/05/2024
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Consideration, discussion, and possible preview of an Ordinance of the City of Broken Arrow amending Chapter 6, sections 6-22, 6-46, 6-96, 6-97, 6-130, 6-164, 6-301 of the Code of Ordinances. These amendments will remove the requirement of contractors to deposit and maintain an escrow account balance to utilize the permitting services of the City of Broken Arrow and repeal all ordinances to the contrary
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Background:
The City of Broken Arrow requires contractors to deposit and maintain balances on escrow accounts in order to utilize the permitting services of community development. These measures were taken to ensure payment on permits and inspections. The implementation of Energov, a Tyler software product, has made these requirements redundant. The new permitting system allows customers to pay their fees via computer or smartphone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The system automation alerts the customer when actions need to be taken, further information is needed, or fees are invoiced. Permits are issued through the system when fees are paid, allowing the customer access to their documents from virtually anywhere. Inspections are requested via the software; once inspections are completed, fees are invoiced, and paid through the software. Any outstanding balances must be paid before documentation is released to the customer.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: None
Requested By: Grant Rissler, Acting Director of Community Development
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Preview Ordinance Exhibit A, Chapter 6
Exhibit B, Sec. 10-27
Recommendation:
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Preview the ordinance and set for adoption the amendments to listed sections of the ordinance pertaining to requirements of contractors’ escrow accounts
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