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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval to Negotiate Cloud Software Contract for Planning and Development
Record date · July 23, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The Planning and Development body has approved the start of contract negotiations for the Accela Civic Platform, a cloud-based software system. This project includes both the licensing of the software and a project to migrate existing data and modernize current systems.
This decision initiates the procurement process for a new digital platform that will manage planning and development services, which may change how residents interact with the city for permits, applications, and development tracking.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Planning and Development Department
The department will be responsible for managing the migration to the new software platform and overseeing the modernization project.
Local residents and developers
These groups will interact with the new digital platform once implemented for planning and development-related services.
Key Facts
- The Planning and Development body officially adopted the proposal to enter into contract negotiations.
- The negotiations concern the acquisition of licenses for the Accela Civic Platform cloud services.
- The scope of the project includes a migration and modernization component for existing systems.
- The file is categorized as a 'Consent' item, indicating it was processed as routine business.
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- The file was introduced on July 9, 2024.
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Digital Infrastructure Upgrade
The move to the Accela Civic Platform indicates a shift toward cloud-based management for planning and development services.
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