Development Services Administration
Department Description
The primary mission of Development Services Administration is to support the County’s mission of “Servicing our community to create a better future”. This is the main focus when looking at the services the Branch provides through the Office of Economic Growth, Planning and Development, Building Construction Services, Code Compliance and the Metropolitan Planning Organization. In addition, Administration also, encompasses branch-wide support by way of Fiscal and Accela Software workflow system services that provides vital assistance to the Development Services' departments. This collaborative approach is key when striving to provide a high-standard level of service, with a minimal increase in the cost of services, as directed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Core Services
The Development Services Branch is comprised of a broad range of development regulatory services to both the citizens and the development community. The services provided are in areas of responsibility mandated by federal, state, and local codes and ordinances. The entire Development Services Branch support activities include management oversight, fiscal services, workforce development, performance oversight, and document processing and software workflow system support. When looking at the services the Branch provides, there are three (3) departments; Planning and Development, Building Construction Services, and Code Compliance. The remaining services are provided through four (4) divisions, the Office of Economic Growth, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Fiscal, and the Accela Software Workflow System teams.
Office of Economic Growth
This Division is responsible for the implementation of Pasco’s Economic Development Plan and the administration of the Jobs and Economic Opportunities Trust Fund (Penny for Pasco). The team is charged with encouraging growth in the economy through the aggressive implementation strategies for Pasco County outlined in the adopted Economic Development Plan to achieve the greatest return on County investment. Strategic management of these funds and programs will facilitate private investment, increase property values, build a strong, positive public perception, and create higher level employment opportunities for Pasco’s residents.
Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) division is the lead transportation planning agency in Pasco County which serves unincorporated areas and the following municipalities in Pasco: Zephyrhills, San Antonio, St. Leo, New Port Richey, Port Richey and Dade City. The MPO primary goal is to optimize Federal and State transportation resources to meet the transportation needs of Pasco County. According to federal and state laws, the Pasco County MPO is responsible for establishing a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process for Pasco County. The MPO is a Federally mandated transportation policy making body of representatives from local governments and transportation authorities. Key responsibilities are the creation of the twenty-year Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the five year Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and the five-year Transportation Improvement program.
Budget Summary
Office of Economic Growth
The Office of Economic Growth is responsible for working with existing and prospective new businesses to encourage a growing diversified local tax base, stimulate new high paying job creation and to ensure economic equity throughout the entire County. Business support ranges from small locally owned businesses through large corporate target industries. To support the local labor force, the Office funded programs offer advanced job skills training in order that our local labor force to meet the growing demand from the advanced manufacturing and life sciences. Lastly, the Office of Economic Growth has recently originated a Countywide Brownfields Program and Harbors Market Area Redevelopment Assistance.
Metropolitian Planning Organization
The Goal of the MPO is to plan the future transportation network of Pasco County and to meet all state and federal requirements related to the MPO planning efforts.
Fiscal
The goal of Fiscal for Development Services Branch is to support the financial, purchasing, audit, budget, and project supports for the Development Services Branch. Fiscal is responsible for providing accurate, timely, and transparent financial information for all users. The team continues to develop a support structure to provide daily support of our various business modules and manage business requirements between the BCC and Clerk’s Office to ensure application is operating efficiently and effectively.
- Invoice Processing Time from receiving complete and accurate invoice, enter and release in Munis for approval on BCC side is < 12 days.
- Cycle Time for Employee Expense Reimbursements from entry to branch approval is <14 days
- PCard Processing Time from import date to released status is < 4 days Enter purchase orders and release into workflow within 3 business days from NTE contract approval or receiving a complete and accurate quote for budgeted items.