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Automate fee calculation and posting

Initiative Statement

*updated* An automated fee calculation and posting system will developed by November 2024, enabling transparency, simplification, and budget planning capability for customers while aligning the City with other municipalities through a user-friendly fee calculator.

Initiative beginning in progress

Milestone ChecklistStatus
Identify baseline requirements for a fee calculation and posting system.unchecked box
Develop estimated resource requirements (funding needs).unchecked box
Procure external software development services for creation of the calculator and posting system.unchecked box
Develop a prototype.unchecked box
Solicit internal and external feedback.unchecked box
Develop final recommendations based on input. unchecked box
Development technology-based testing protocol. unchecked box
Conduct user acceptance testing.unchecked box
Educate internal and external stakeholders.unchecked box
Launch toolunchecked box

 

Impact Statement

Creating a user-friendly fee calculator to estimate development fees will increase the transparency of development related costs and ensure applicants are informed of the potential fees associated with projects requiring a site plan.

 

Estimated Completion Date

*updated* November 2024

 

Initiative Owner

Michelle Casanova
michelle.casanova@austintexas.gov

 

Initiative Team Member Departments

Austin Fire
Austin Water
​Communications & Technology Management
Development Services
Parks and Recreation
Transportation & Public Works
Watershed Protection

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