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Oxford council adopts IT support contract and approves trail easement payment; ordinance readings set for sidewalks and snow equipment

2140829 · January 23, 2025
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Summary

Oxford City Council adopted two resolutions — a contract for IT support with Next Step Networking and payment to acquire a trail easement — and held first readings on ordinances including a sidewalk‑snow enforcement proposal and a supplemental budget to buy snow‑clearing equipment for trails.

Oxford City Council approved two resolutions at the meeting and held first readings of three ordinances, including an ordinance to amend sidewalk‑maintenance code and a supplemental budget item to purchase a snow‑clearing machine for trail bridges.

IT contract: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into a contract with Next Step Networking for on‑site weekly IT support “at a cost not to exceed $76,000.” City staff explained the contract is included in the annual operating budget. The staff presentation said the arrangement provides a range of technical services—policy assistance, cybersecurity, printer and desktop support—at a cost the city determined is lower than hiring a full‑time equivalent. The staff presentation noted the core budgeted hours…

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