Cutting Red Tape : Fast-tracking Miami-Dade County’s Growth and Prosperity

Miami-Dade County will finally have a streamlined permitting process. Thanks to
the full support of my colleagues on the County Commission, we advanced two
initiatives that will significantly cut bureaucratic red tape and facilitate economic
growth in our community.

After meeting with residents, stakeholders, and businesses subjected to and
frustrated by the County’s antiquated permitting system, it’s evident that a more
accessible, transparent, and user-friendly system is crucial for our community’s
economic vitality. Today, we are acknowledging these concerns and actively taking
steps to address them. In fact, our efforts have garnered support from key industry
leaders.

Gustavo Cabrera, President of the Latin Builders Association, captures the
essence of these initiatives by stating, “Creating greater efficiencies in the
permitting process is a central focus of advocacy for the Latin Builders Association,
and we applaud and support Commissioner Cabrera’s efforts to advance initiatives
that can enhance the process and provide a predictable permit-issuance timeline
for builders.”

The first initiative establishes a centralized online web-based portal and physical
facility, offering convenient access to permit information and tracking approval
statuses. By consolidating resources, the permitting process will be more efficient
and accessible. This streamlined approach, removing the obstacles and frustrations
typically associated with acquiring permits, is designed to encourage more
individuals and businesses to engage with the system, ensuring higher compliance
and an overall safer community.

The second initiative offers an optional, paid program for faster reviews of water
and sewer extensions. This program includes safeguards to speed up approvals for
those who opt in, without compromising the standard process for others, including
affordable housing projects. The revenue from this program will go back into
improving County services and making the entire permitting process more efficient
for everyone.

For our community to thrive, we must embrace innovation and foster an
environment that allows small businesses to flourish. We are setting an aggressive
timeline to implement these reforms: our community can’t wait anymore! We must
also increase transparency and accountability to promote an environment of trust
between the government and our community. With this improved permitting
system, residents can easily track the progress of their applications, ensuring that
decisions are made promptly and fairly.

As we progress, I promise to continue seeking novel ways to improve government
and cut the red tape. Together, we will build a Miami-Dade County that fosters
innovation, embraces progress, and provides its residents with the tools to
succeed. I look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on
improving our permitting process and addressing the issues that affects our
County.

As always, our office is available to answer any questions regarding permitting and
eligibility for these programs. Please call us at 305-267-6377, email us
at [email protected], or @KMCabreraFL on your favorite social media
platform.

 

 

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