03-03-2020 eCityGovContract Approval for eCityGov Alliance / MyBuildingPermit.com
Contract Approval foreCityGov Alliance /MyBuildingPermit.com
Thomas Fichtner
IT Manager
3/3/2020
What is eCityGov Alliance?
Founded in 1998 by Building Officials from:
Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island and Redmond.
Streamline building processes for customers that work in multiple jurisdictions.
Share information, standardize, pool resources.
“Governments working together to accomplish similar needs.”
What is MyBuildingPermit.com?
eCityGov’s vision for multi-jurisdictional online permitting portal, a nation first.
Fully supported by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties.
Why Convert?
City’s Portal is largely untouched since it’s inception in 2007.
Limited permit types: residential plumbing, commercial/residential mechanical, and commercial/residential electrical < 1000 amps.
Does not facilitate electronic plan review.
Enhanced security compliance due to online credit card processing.
Federal Way’s Current Portal
MyBuildingPermit.com Portal
What Does This Cost?
MyBuildingPermit.com
One-time setup fee
Annual subscription fee
PayPal PayFlowPro Service Fee (online credit card processing)
AMANDA Permitting System Web Services Module
One-time module purchase
Ongoing support/maintenance fee
MyBulidingPermit Costs
“The subscription fee is based on a 5-year rolling average of the historical permit revenue actuals to determine a jurisdiction’s percentage share of the total MBP expenses.”
Historically it is 2% of total permit revenue (with some exceptions)
One-time integration/setup cost not to exceed $10,000.
Building Permit Types Included in Total Revenue:
Building Permits
Plumbing Permits
Grading Permits
Mechanical Permits
Demolition Permits
Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Permits
Electrical Permits (if applicable)
CofO Permits
Etc.
Development Permit Types Included in Total Revenue:
Shoreline Development Permits
Right-of-Way Permits
Development Review (plats, binding site plans, etc.)
SEPA Review Fee
Site Plan Review
Notice of Appeal
Counter Service Fee
Boundary Line Adjustments
Shoreline Exemption
Public Works/Utilities Review
Pre-application Conference
Public Notice Fee
Grading Permits
Administrative Approvals (if reviewed/permitted)
Etc.
Fees Exempted from MBP Revenue:
Mitigation and impact fees for roads, parks and/or schools
LID assessments
Utility connection charges
Bonds and security deposits
Direct service charges for copies, reference material, maps, etc.
Business licenses
Penalties and fines
Investment interest
Interfund transfers other than payment for permit fees
Permits other than development service, such as special events (unless the Special Event permit is utilized within MBP)
State, MyBuildingPermit or other surcharge fees not used to support Development Services
Est. 5-Year Average Permit Revenue
Estimated 5-Year Rolling Average Permit Revenue – MBP Fee Example
NOTE: 5% Automation Fee Increase in 2020, showing above using 2019 values.
Additional Costs for MBP
PayPal Pay Flow Pro Payment Gateway Service
$99 Setup
$25/month
$0.10 per transaction
Works with existing Elavon Payment Processor
AMANDA Permitting System Integration
Year 1: $39,600
Ongoing: $6,600 (subject to annual increase 3-5%)
Benefits Recap
Streamline permitting process for both the customer as well as City staff.
Provides familiar interface for developers and contractors (13 other jurisdictions).
Support additional permit types.
Facilitate electronic plan review (LEAN process).
Provide secure portal for online transactions.
Paid for by existing 5% Automation Fee (supported by MBA).
Portal maintained by eCityGov Alliance, not City IT staff.
Questions?