City Manager's Annual Report Annual Report 2018 | A Year In Review | Page 22

CUSTOMER SERVICE
24/7
Online Permitting
During a recent Aluminum Structure Contractor
stakeholder meeting, contractors requested
a more uniform permit fee structure for these
permits, as well as the ability for online permitting.
As a result, the Building Department proposed
a reduction in some of the fees related to this
type of construction which was approved by City
Council on Feb. 12, 2018.
The City has expanded its efforts to make the
building process more accessible and more
convenient with three new online permitting
options. Those seeking permits for aluminum
screen enclosures, patio enclosures and
aluminum pan roofs can now apply for these
permits online, which is available to contractors
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
PERMITS
Commercial Permits
2017
270
2018
303
Single-Family Permits
2017
1,518
|
2018
2,200
Multi-Family Permits
2017
48
|
2018
143
Single-Family Certificate of Occupancy
2017
1,382
Transforming
Fitness Centers
Promotes Wellness
The Parks & Recreation Department enhanced
its fitness customers’ experience by completing
upgrades in both of its fitness centers. The
Community Fitness & Wellness Center (at the
Port St. Lucie Community Center) now has new
Life Fitness strength equipment, along with
Precor treadmills, ellipticals and recumbent
bikes. At the Humana Fitness & Wellness Center
(at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center), 20 cycling
bikes were replaced, and the Power Lifting room
was converted to a Strength and Conditioning
Room. More than 60 fitness classes are offered
each month including popular classes like
Zumba ® and yoga to more than 4,400 members.
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CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
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2018
1,824