Commission approves purchase of OpenGov budgeting and transparency tools for $136,202.40

The City Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 15 to approve a First Amendment to the City's Master Services Agreement with OpenGov to acquire budgeting, planning and transparency software.

The contract purchase covers OpenGov's budgeting and planning suite — including community feedback tools, dashboards, a financial integration, an online budget book, reporting and analytics, a story builder and transparency features — for an amount "not to exceed $136,202.40" through Sept. 30, 2026, according to the motion read into the record during the consent agenda.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the platform should make the city's budget information easier for residents to navigate. Commissioner Rodriguez noted he had spoken with the finance director and reviewed demonstration material; he described the software as "a really great opportunity for us to create a better transparency with our residents regarding our budget."

Vote and process: The motion to approve items 1 through 9 on the consent agenda passed unanimously. Commissioner Rodriguez moved the item for approval; Vice Mayor Good seconded. After discussion specific to item 10, commissioners voted to adopt the OpenGov amendment; the clerk recorded the measure as passing without opposition.

Implementation: City staff and the finance department will handle implementation and integration with the city’s financial systems; the contract term is indicated through Sept. 30, 2026. No further budget changes were proposed at the Jan. 15 meeting.