IT Director Meyer briefed the commission on 2025 accomplishments and current projects, including cybersecurity grant awards (one closed, one active), an immutable on‑premise backup server project (city cost reduced after federal reimbursement), a human‑led AI penetration test grant, an in‑house hardware initiative using 3D printing for time clocks, the recent DMV network integration, downtown camera additions, and upgrades to the city’s network core.

Meyer said the department supports approximately 15 locations, 38 servers and about 1,200 devices with a four‑person team. He told the commission that a three‑year Microsoft licensing agreement (covering server and SQL database licensing including SCADA, desktop Windows and Office 365 licensing, and remote access) totals about $286,000 over three years (roughly $95,000 per year), and that the cost is within budget. Commissioners moved to approve the Microsoft contract; the motion passed unanimously.

Meyer said the IT projects produced estimated lifetime savings for custom in‑house modules and that the city secured federal matching funds to reduce project costs.