HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-16 CC Mtg - SP. Click2Gov QR Codes
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Chris Saunders, Interim Director of Community Development
SUBJECT Special presentation on the rollout of the Click2gov Planning module and
Quick Response (QR) codes for notices.
MEETING DATE: August 22, 2016
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Special Presentation
RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable
BACKGROUND: The City of Bozeman constantly strives to improve services to its citizens. As
the city grows rapidly it is more challenging to share information and connect effectively with the
public.
The City is investing in improved data management tools. Click2Gov software is a web service
which enables the public to view real time information in the City’s SunGard system. It also
provides eservices like electronic bill paying for utilities. Community Development presently uses
the Click2Gov service to enable active tracking of building permits and scheduling of building inspections.
The City has activated the Click2Gov Planning module. This allows the public to see the status of
development proposals being reviewed as zoning, subdivision, or annexation applications. This
additional service will allow the public to check the status on individual applications at any time through the City’s website.
Community Development is also enhancing the public notices posted on site with Quick Response
(QR) codes. A QR code is a machine-readable code consisting of an array of black and white
squares, typically used for storing web addresses or other information for reading by the camera on a smartphone. A QR code enables ready access from a printed notice to the on-line Click2Gov
service without having to type long address strings. A QR code can be shared electronically to
enable people who may not have received a notice to connect to the tracking software.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None.
ALTERNATIVES: As determined by the City Commission
FISCAL EFFECTS: Click2Gov software was purchased
under a prior budget year. There is no charge to create the QR code.
Attachment: sample revised notice
Report compiled on August 12, 2016
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SAMPLE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR A SITE PLAN APPLICATION A Site Plan application was submitted to the Department of Community Development requesting to allow the construction of 50 condominiums in a mix of attached and detached dwellings on 6.51 acres. The site is located within zoning district R-3 (Residential Medium Density District) and is legally described as: Lots 1-3, Block 4, Phase 4 and Lot 1, Block 3 and Lot 1, Block 4, Phase 5 West Winds Subdivision Bozeman, Gallatin County Montana. The site addresses are 1631 Windward Avenue and 3275 Breeze Lane. The purpose of the notice period is to consider the Site Plan application no. 16147, requested by the property owner SID716, LLC, PO Box 12037, Bozeman MT 59719, applicant Islands LLC, PO Box 12037, Bozeman MT 59719 and representative Haystack Development, Inc. PO Box 1793 Bozeman, MT 59771, pursuant to Chapter 38 (Unified Development Code – UDC) of the Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC). The public comment period is open until 5 pm on May 16, 2016. The City may extend the comment period if deemed necessary.
The City invites the public to comment in writing. Written comments may be directed to Chris Saunders, City of Bozeman Department of Community Development, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230. Emails may be sent to planning@bozeman.net. Maps and related data regarding this application may be reviewed in the City of Bozeman Department of Community Development, Alfred M. Stiff Professional Building, 20 East Olive Street, 582-2260. For those who require accommodations for disabilities, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (voice), 582-2301 (TDD). Please reference Site Plan application no. 16147 in any correspondence.
Use this QR code to track the City’s review of this project.
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