FY2022 Adopted Operating and Capital Budget

FY2022 Adopted Budget Organizational Budgets

Planning and Permitting Division In collaboration with a citizen based advisory group, and in a predominantly virtual environment, advance a South Frederick Corridors Plan for final adoption by the close of calendar year 2021.

County Strategic Goal Alignment: Continue Implementation of the New Land Management 'Infor' Software Growth

Continue with the implementation of the IPS software program in collaboration with the Division of Interagency Information Technology and all affected agencies.

FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022

Facilitate an increase in the number of site plan and development plan Facilitate an increase in the number of inspections (i.e., Building, Land Use, ECS, Trades) conducted annually

Target Actual Target Actual

180 180

192 192

241 241

274

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60,458 60,458

58,616 58,616

62,408 62,408

80,068

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Successful implementation will reduce reliance on paper-based reviews and document storage; improve document management and tracking; and, improve public interaction while providing a significantly faster and more efficient service for our customers.

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Periodically review and initiate changes to notification procedures, web pages, social media and signage requirements to improve transparency and visibility. Promote good public process through the timely provision of location specific information on projects of importance to local communities, neighborhoods and citizens. Create and staff a Community Outreach Coordinator position within the Division to assist with expanded virtual and in- person public interactions on matters related to: implementation of the Livable Frederick Master Plan; economic development project advancement; and, continuous efforts to improve upon the IPS land management software tool.

Periodic Review and Adjustment of Fees and Fee Structure Perform and implement periodic fee adjustments in a timely manner in concert with Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases. Ensure fees collected are sufficient to cover the operating budget required to pay for the plan review, permitting and inspection functions within the Division. Improve Quality Control and Oversight of Fee Collection Procedures Periodically review fee collection policies and procedures, including best management practices regarding requests to reduce and waive fees, to achieve a timely and consistent collection as required by statute.

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