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Council backs council-chamber audio upgrade; Google to sponsor $9,800 quote
Summary
Council reviewed a $9,800 quote from Backward Audio for mixer and microphones; Google has offered to sponsor the upgrade via reimbursement pending an attorney-signed ethics form and sponsor approval.
The council reviewed a proposal from Backward Audio to modernize the council-chamber audio system, including gooseneck microphones and a new automatic mixer. The vendor quote presented to council was about $9,800 for the primary unit and microphones. Mayor (Speaker 3) explained the city's existing mixer struggles to detect the correct speaker and automatically mix channels; replacing it should resolve dropouts and improve live-stream audio.
Significantly, Mayor (Speaker 3) said Google has agreed to entertain sponsoring the chamber audio upgrade again and would reimburse the city for the $9,800 cost if the city's attorney and the sponsor finalize required paperwork. The mayor said the sponsor asked that the attorney sign an ethics form before proceeding and that the city should not spend capital funds until the sponsor gives final approval.
Action taken: Council approved pursuing the upgrade and accepted the proposed path of applying the Google sponsorship to reimburse the cost if the sponsorship is approved. The council also noted capital money is available if needed, but agreed to await sponsor confirmation before spending.
