b"and a structural problem that comesresourceslike overcharging by $8Mgoal is to make sure the permitting from permits being in the wrong kindand then funneling it into consolidatedprocess is as easy and quick as of department. I will be announcing arevenuewill never be directedpossible, and that may include making plan to reorganize customer serviceout of City departments that are notthese changes.functions across City Hall to improve theoperatingproperly. SG: By way of demonstrating my customer service focus for key servicessupport for these changes, I already like permit issuance. Im encouraged byRB: I support making sure thetook action as City Council's Finance improvements to the permit departmentdepartment is adequately staffedChair to make this City policy in the over the past few years, and I believeand has the technological resources2022 budget. Please refer to page 32, these can be acceleratednot justto do their job and make it easierVolume 2 of the 2022 Budget Bookwith additional resources, but alsofor customers to access. As notedfor details.with a better yes-first approach with[previously], there first needs to be a managers who are accountable forreview to make sure this is happeningRS: As evidenced in the most hitting specific timelines, targets across all departments. My ultimaterecent 2022 Operating and Capital and results. SL: On July 25, Shaun announced a Smart Business Task Force that addressed this issue. We agree it is it important to use permit fees and modernized processes to reducewait times.RS: The City should not be the cause of delays in the construction process, and [it] requires a complete cultural shift [toward] providing exceptional customer service. As mayor, I will immediately review all benchmarks and current targets and begin to put steps in place204-661-1055to speed up the [permit] process, such1820 DeVries Ave.as adding more online permit options,Winnipeg, MBsingle points of contact, less required inspections and/or greater use of technology to submit inspection criteria. PRODUCTS FOR THE INDUSTRYKK: Issuing permits quickly and ensuring service time certainty is a priority. Anyone seeking a permit iswww.springhilllumber.commaking an investment in Winnipeg. We need to ensure that we enable investment rather than make it more difficult. An adequately resourced permit department is fundamental to our cityALL TYPES OF SCAFFOLDtreating those who want to invest asHI-RISE CARPENTRY LIMITEDvaluable clients of our city and not as adversaries to argue with, which is theACCESS SCAFFOLDSCAFFOLD CREWcurrent situation.RENTAL HOARDINGSHORINGBM: Would you support changes to CARPENTRYFORM WORK increase the Permit Reserve Fund GARBAGE CHUTESWING STAGESand ensure it is replenished prior to MAST CLIMBERSany funds leaving the department for consolidated revenue? YOUR SAFETY IS GM: Yes. But I will go further andOUR COMMITMENTensure that all resources collected from your industry are used for their intended purposes, and do not end up becoming a tax that ends up in the Citys consolidated revenue. Tel: (204) 219-5725Fax: (204) 219-5725JM: Reforming and improving theNo. 7 Powers Street, Winnipeg, MBR2W 2G7 permit department is a top priorityhi-risecarpentry@shaw.cawww.hirisescaffolding.cafor my campaign. So-called surplus Issue 3 | Fall Edition | 2022 BUILD MANITOBA 31"