City Planning seeks $6.5 million more for 19 on-call tech consultants through 2028

The spending cap would rise from $7 million to $13.5 million for work on permit systems and wildfire mapping tools.

City Council· posted Jul 17Spending$6.5M

City Planning wants to keep 19 outside technology firms working on its permit, zoning and mapping systems for two more years, raising the total it can spend to $13.5 million. The City Administrative Officer recommends Council approve the extension through June 30, 2028, paid from the Systems Development Trust Fund.

What happens next

City Council consideration of the amended contracts, subject to Mayor approval

How the Council voted on this file
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  1. 15–0
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Karen Bass

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