Hi,
The project sounds interesting, I also like the fact it will get used by people straight away.
The project seems quite simple and I am sure that I will be able to complete it.
After reading the draft, I have a few question for you.
Why MySQL? (Postgresql is the standard when using Django, however I am adaptable and we can use MySQL without a problem)
Is Git and GitHub or BitBucket okay for the online SVN?
I normally use Bootstrap for CSS, it gives the website a clean look without much work.
Django is good decision for this project, passwords are automatically encrypted, development is rapid and that should help to keep the costs down. It also has a ton of open sources packages such as logins that will also help speed up development.
For PDF's I have used Reportlab before and should be able to get PDF templates created quickly for emails and downloads.
I am from the UK so there is a large time difference however I am sure we can overcome that.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Volkan Kaya