Adams County, Colo. (July 28,
2008) Adams County, Colorado has selected Accela
Automation® from Accela, Inc. as its primary software solution
for delivering services to the public. Several departments will use the
solution to streamline land management processes and provide Adams County
citizens and the local development community with a user-friendly, easily
accessible system for conducting business via the Internet.
Adams County is upgrading to the Web-based technology of Accela Automation
from a legacy Accela product. Departments using the system include Community
Development, Environmental Health, Fire, Licensing, Planning, Public Works,
Building, Permit Center, Code Enforcement, and Zoning. Staff in all these
departments will be able to access and share information from a centralized
database so they can work together to better track and coordinate processes,
ensuring faster and more accurate response to the public.
Adams County also selected additional Accela applications that will enhance
the functionality of Accela Automation to share GIS information from a
centralized database, enable field staff to work more efficiently in conducting
inspections, and provide residents online access to services:
Accela GIS™
seamlessly integrates with Accela Automation to provide powerful real-time
visual analysis to enhance land use, zoning, and infrastructure data.
It allows creation of multiple map layers, automated map analysis, parcel
and asset inventory management, direct editing of GIS data or files, and
auto-distribution of information to mailing lists. It is built on the
ArcIMS™ platform by ESRI®.
Accela Wireless™
is a mobile government software application that allows government staff
to perform their jobs from the field for inspections, code enforcement,
work orders, and service requests. Optimized for Intel Centrino® Mobile
Technology, Accela Wireless is compatible with PDAs, laptops, and Tablet
PCs running on the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003, Windows Mobile 5, Windows
2000, or Windows XP operating systems.
Accela Citizen Access™
provides real-time, direct access via the Internet to agency permit and
land management activities. Online permit applications can be configured
to allow citizens and businesses access to apply and pay for permits,
schedule inspections, check the status of a permit or inspection, or print
an approved permit directly from the Internet 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
“We applaud Adams County for recognizing the enormous potential
of utilizing the best technology available to deliver the best customer
service possible,” said Maury Blackman, Accela president and CEO.
“We are pleased to add the county to a growing list of clients who
are upgrading to Web-based solutions and look forward to continuing to
support their important goals.”
About Adams County
Adams County covers 1,198 sq. miles in northeastern Colorado and is part
of the Denver Metropolitan Area. With a population of approximately 415,000
residents, it is the fifth most populous county in Colorado. It was established
in 1902. For more information, please visit www.co.adams.co.us.
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