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Council tables decision on new finance software after contract and fee concerns

2336731 · February 19, 2025
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Summary

The Lake Elmo City Council on Feb. 18 tabled a proposal to buy new financial software from BS&A after council members and legal staff requested changes to the vendor contract and clearer terms on annual fee escalation.

Lake Elmo’s proposed purchase of new finance software was tabled by the City Council on Feb. 18 after council members and staff identified contract and cost issues that need resolution before final approval.

City staff presented options from three vendors and recommended BS&A for its functionality and modules, including special-assessment workflows the city lacks today. Staff estimated one-time implementation costs around $123,000–$124,000 and noted recurring annual licensing and support fees that would be higher than the city’s current…

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