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City will defer scheduled PC replacements, shift to repair-and-redeploy model; Macs remain agency-funded option
Summary
Technology Services said it will not conduct scheduled computer replacements in 2026 and will instead repair or reimage existing machines, use recovered devices from staff abolishments and stock purchased components to extend device life; staff warned the approach is not sustainable past seven years.
Technology Services told the Denver City Council that it will defer planned PC replacements for 2026, move to a repair-and-redeploy strategy and rely on stocked components and recovered devices to keep employees productive.
Chris Todd, chief technology officer, said the department used capital funding this year to purchase spare components and stock that should sustain repairs through 2026 and into part of 2027. He described a “break‑fix” approach: components such as batteries, memory and hard drives…
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