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IT director says 2026 budget jump tied to ERP module operational costs; highlights RingCentral, Meraki and new panic‑button system
Summary
Director Papp told the committee the 2026 IT budget rise mainly reflects ERP modules moving from project to operational costs, a new enterprise permitting module, RingCentral phone licensing, increased Meraki licensing for Ethernet switch replacements, an email-security appliance and a planned panic‑button system that alerts police radios.
Director Papp presented the Appleton City Information Technology department’s 2026 information‑item budget to the Human Resources and IT Committee on Oct. 22, describing what he called the largest year‑over‑year budget increase he has seen since joining the city and attributing most of it to enterprise resource planning (ERP) module costs moving from project funds into ongoing operational support.
Papp said three ERP modules went live in 2025—enterprise asset management, content management and the utility‑billing system—and that a new enterprise permitting and licensing module slated for 2026 is a substantial recurring cost. He noted the ERP software‑support line increases from $2.55 to $4.24 on the specific budget line presented; the staff…
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