Quick Wins Workshop Recording

The City of Fort Collins held a Quick Wins Workshop on August 25, 2026, focused on improving development services, business support, and the city website. Key procurement-related discussions included efforts to streamline decision escalation paths within development services to enhance clarity and speed, and to improve transparency and predictability for applicants. The workshop also addressed the complexity and volume of fees collected during development review, exploring options such as a unified fee calculator and fee locks to increase fee transparency and consistency. Additionally, the city discussed enhancements to its website and the upcoming Tyler software to better guide users through permitting and development processes, aiming to reduce staff inquiries and improve user experience. Economic development efforts included rethinking the "one-stop shop" concept for business licensing and permitting, emphasizing internal alignment and customer service culture to facilitate business openings. While no specific contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, the meeting highlighted ongoing initiatives and potential procurement opportunities related to software implementation, website improvements, and process standardization.