Business View Civil Municipal - July 2023

56 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 next significant initiative, a leap into the digital age. “The biggest thing I would mention is our technology upgrades,” Schulze reveals. The city is implementing Net Suites for Government by Oracle and working on OpenGov for financial transparency. With SmartGov permitting, the process for securing permits will be streamlined. At the same time, smart metering for water and electricity will allow customers to monitor their real-time usage and detect outages or leaks. Schulze concludes, “We’re focusing on bringing the city into the 21st century.” Banning is not just preparing for its physical growth but also ensuring that its systems and infrastructure keep pace with the times. It is a city on the cusp of a thrilling transformation, ready to embrace its future while staying true to its historical roots.