Board rejects plan to delay AV installation despite $72,144 IT licensing cost
Washburn County debated postponing installation of new county boardroom audio‑visual equipment after IT reported an unexpected $72,144 licensing expense; the board voted 1–19 against delaying installation and will proceed with installation and related payments.
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The information technology committee reported an unanticipated licensing cost tied to the server environment that raised the total related IT expense to $72,144; as a result the committee proposed postponing installation of the county boardroom AV system until the 2027 budget year. IT staff said the equipment has been ordered and must be paid in 2026, totaling $53,632.16, but Audio Architects agreed to postpone installation until 2027 if the board delayed installation.
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