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Votes at a glance: Metaswitch, Verizon Connect, committee appointments approved by Albany utility board

2470912 · February 13, 2025
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Summary

The board approved three contracts and filled several utility‑related delegate and finance committee seats. Contracts: Metaswitch extended support ($80,544) and Verizon Connect telematics ($104,850). The board also named representatives to ECG, MEAG and MGAG and appointed budget/finance committee members.

At its Feb. 27 meeting the Albany Utility Board approved a series of routine contracts and governance appointments.

Metaswitch annual renewal: The board authorized a one‑year renewal with Metaswitch (class‑5 telephone switch) for a total expenditure of $80,544 to provide extended hardware warranty and annual software support. Staff said the city went live on Metaswitch in 2019 and that internal departments (including public safety, IT and courts) are subscribers. The contract will be paid from the telecom…

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