Summary
The city renewed its IT services contract with incumbent Macro Connect for three years at $478,524 in year one. Councilmembers questioned the lack of an independent cybersecurity audit and worried about vendor lock-in before approving it.
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
$478,524 for the first year of a three-year deal — about $1.47 million total including transition costs.
City staff and residents relying on secure, continuously monitored city digital services.
Taxpayers bear a substantially higher contract cost than the original 2022 agreement; councilmembers cited vendor lock-in risk.
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City Council - May 26, 2026
The city renewed its IT services contract with incumbent Macro Connect for three years at $478,524 in year one. Councilmembers questioned the lack of an independent cybersecurity audit and worried about vendor lock-in before approving it.
City Council - May 11, 2026
The city's IT contractor reported big wins: $316,992 saved over seven years by buying network gear instead of leasing it, plus $53,200 a year from trimming AT&T lines — roughly $98,485 a year overall, with a bonus backup internet upgrade from 10 to 100 Mbps.
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