...Title
Discuss and consider action to approve a contract with Simplecity Design in the amount of $45,000 for an audit of the development review and permitting process.
Summary
The proposed partnership will allow Simplecity Design to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the development review and permitting processes, ranging from subdivision platting to site plans and other development permit types. The work with explore how to optimize the development process, identify where staff roles overlap or leave gaps, and coordinate across the development review departments.
Simplecity has provided this service Blanco, TX, Hutto, TX, and San Marcos, TX. In addition, each city for which Simplecity has created new codes also receives a new development process mapped to state law and built into a flowchart. That list includes Bastrop, TX, Bandera, TX, Taylor, TX, and Castroville, TX.
This item is supported by the Economic and Business Development pillar of the Strategic Plan.
Prior City Council Action
N/A
Deadline for City Council Action
October 13, 2026
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure X N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A __
Budget Source: General Fund
Budgeted Amount: ____________
Amount: $45,000
1295 Form Required? Yes X No __
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required X Date Completed: ___________
Supporting documents attached:
SimpleCity PF Contract
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of the contract.