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Financial/Economic Development

Goal 2: Improve Operational Efficiency
Objective 1: Organize to Improve Operational Efficiency
Project Performance Measure(s) City Service Team (Department)
Core Continue Development Completion of Meetings and Economic Development and Capital
FED Process Improvements Workshops Investment (Planning)
2.1.2
Summary:

Developers Roundtable Milestone Estimated Actual
FY 2020 represents the fourth year of positive interaction Completion Completion
and in‐depth dialog with the Developers Roundtable (DRT) Developers Roundtable Nov. 2019 11/07/2019
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and staff. The DRT is structured with new and seasoned Meeting 1 Quarter
developers, architects and contractors, to reflect a good Developers Roundtable Dec. 2019 12/20/2019
blend of experienced development professionals. The main Survey
purpose is to draw upon our developer’s experiences and Developers Roundtable Jan. 2020 1/9/2020
reactions to our existing development processes. The open Meeting
and free discussions of the group typically generate ideas Developers Roundtable Feb. 2020 2/20/2020
and provides a wealth of information to our organization, Meeting 2 Quarter
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while providing an excellent platform to allow staff direct Developers Roundtable May 2020 5/28/2020
contact with the developer community to provide updates Meeting 3 Quarter
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to a variety of processes and implemented improvements to Developers Round Table July 2020 7/30/2020
our ever‐changing business environment. Special Meeting
Developers Roundtable Aug. 2020 8/27/2020
In February of 2019, members of the Greater Chamber of th
Meeting 4 Quarter
Commerce joined the Developers Roundtable. Permitting 1 Workshop Feb. 2020 2/27/2020
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Permitting 2 Workshop Aug. 2020 Cancelled
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As part of the Small Business Initiative, PDS is working on
Simplifying the permitting and inspection processes,
creating cost‐effectiveness, and time‐sensitivity for Small
Businesses to succeed

Permitting Workshop Update:
In February 2019, the first permitting workshop was held. A special Developers Roundtable virtual meeting was
The workshop was designed to educate small business called on July 30, 2020, to discuss the Tree Preservation
owners on the building permit process and how to apply for and Mitigation drafted standards.
a permit on Arlingtonpermits.com.
At the regular August 27th, 2020, Developers Roundtable
On August 29, 2019, the second permitting workshop was meeting, this topic was discussed again with more
held. It was designated to educate residential homeowners finalized standards, as directed by City Council.
on when and how to apply for a permit.

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