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March 24, 2025 <br /> <br />Transportation Infrastructure <br /> <br />The FY 2026 Proposed Budget significantly expands the street repaving program. Rather <br />than a one-time allocation, this budget establishes a multi-year commitment to <br />systematically improve roadway conditions throughout Portsmouth. The expanded <br />program will: <br /> <br /> <br /> Increase the number of lane miles repaved annually <br /> <br /> Establish a more regular maintenance schedule for all city streets <br /> <br /> Address deteriorating road conditions in neighborhoods <br /> <br /> Enhance traffic safety and reduce vehicle maintenance costs for residents <br /> <br />Strategic Priority: Technology Improvement <br /> <br />Modern technology is essential to efficient government operations and responsive citizen <br />service. The FY 2026 Proposed Budget includes several key technology initiatives. <br />New Permitting System <br /> <br />The budget funds the implementation of a new permitting system to streamline processes <br />for residents and businesses. This system will: <br /> <br /> <br /> Reduce processing time for permits and inspections <br /> <br /> Enable online submission and tracking of applications <br /> <br /> Improve coordination between reviewing departments <br /> <br /> Provide better data for performance measurement and continuous improvement <br /> <br />This investment supports economic development by reducing barriers to business growth <br />and construction activity. <br /> <br />"One Account" Billing System <br /> <br />The budget includes funding for a unified "One Account" billing system to simplify citizen <br />interactions with city services. This system will: <br /> <br /> <br /> Consolidate multiple city bills into a single statement <br /> <br /> Provide improved online payment options <br /> <br /> Enhance customer service through integrated account information <br /> <br /> Reduce administrative costs through more efficient billing processes <br /> <br />Website and Intranet Redesign <br /> <br />The budget allocates resources to both redesign the public website and create an internal <br />intranet to improve communication and accessibility. These improvements will: <br /> <br /> <br /> Enhance mobile access to city information and services <br /> <br /> Streamline content organization based on user needs <br /> <br /> Improve search functionality and navigation <br /> <br /> Support increased online service delivery <br /> <br />Strategic Priority: Process Improvement <br /> <br />Efficient government operations maximize the impact of taxpayer resources. The FY 2026 <br />Proposed Budget includes several initiatives focused on improving internal processes and <br />organizational effectiveness. <br /> <br />Pay and Classification Plan <br /> <br />The budget implements a new Pay and Classification Plan to ensure fair and competitive <br />compensation for all city employees. This plan will: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />