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Approval to purchase Codes Department Software
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SUMMARY: The Crossville Codes Department requests approval to purchase computer software to greatly enhance the ability to perform, track, and document inspections located in the City of Crossville. The software package by MyGovernmentOnline is an innovative inspection solution to assist the department by being more user-friendly and provide greater accessibility for the employee while on the job site. The benefits of MyGovernmentOnline are:
• Permits can be applied for 24/7
• Secure cloud-based system, can use online or offline
• Mobile inspection recording of issues adding notes and photos
• Permit records can be completely available to inspector, can view notes and drawing attachments
• Notification can be provided once entered at the job site
• Assessable by permit holder 24/7, can print inspection results, request inspections, print copy of Certificate of Occupancy
• Payments accepted online
The Program will replace the current software, Blue Prince. The current software is primarily a permit issuing software and does not have the ability to perform functions while at the job site. The program is not being upgraded and revised to improve its inadequacies.
The proposed software program, MyGovernmentOnline, is an annual expense and is already proposed in the next fiscal year budget. The annual fee will be $13,224.96 per year. This fee is based upon the permit volume.
The Codes and IT departments have reviewed several programs and recommend the upgrade to MyGovernmentOnline.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: 110-42420-230
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve purchase