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Contractors/temps for site plan reviews
Initiative Statement
By October 2024, a master agreement for third party review services that provides support for all site plan review disciplines will be executed allowing the City of Austin to capitalize on economies of scale, with the goal of shortening review times and enhancing the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the organization's review capabilities.
| Milestone Checklist | Status |
| Research and develop a foundational master agreement for interdepartmental third party review services for all disciplines of site plan review. |  |
| Develop service requirements for all review services. | |
| Consolidate existing contracts into a single master agreement. | |
| Secure City Council approval of a master agreement. | |
| Develop metrics to quantify impact. | |
| Initiate service utilization as needed. | |
Impact Statement
Developing a framework that allows deployment of third party resources when needed will reduce review times and allow the City to maintain service level when managing high volume and/ or low staffing, while maintaining exceptional development standards.
Estimated Completion Date
October 2024
Initiative Owner
Michelle Casanova
michelle.casanova@austintexas.gov
Initiative Team Member Departments
Austin Energy
Austin Fire
Austin Water
Development Services
Parks and Recreation
Transportation & Public Works
Watershed Protection