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DICE says new cloud camera system removes five years of maintenance line items; software subscriptions drive budget growth
Summary
DICE officials told the council that a shift to a cloud-based Verkada camera system removed annual maintenance line items for the first five years, while added software subscriptions explain most of the year's budget increase.
Representatives from DICE, the city’s digital infrastructure division, briefed the Common Council on the department’s 2026 budget as part of departmental reviews following the Oct. 15 public hearing.
DICE staff said the city has been replacing older camera systems and consolidating maintenance under DICE. The new Verkada cloud-based platform, installed in phases this year, carries no annual maintenance costs for the first five years because the city pre-purchased five years of support;…
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