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City staff explains $44,000 CivicServe purchase and vows better upfront procurement documentation
Summary
Staff said the $44,000 CivicServe economic development software purchase was funded from an administrative fee on economic payments and outlined IT compatibility reviews and vendor score sheets; board members requested fuller documentation and asked staff to ensure local vendors are considered.
City staff told the Industrial Development Board they will provide fuller procurement documentation going forward after discussing a $44,000 purchase of CivicServe economic development software.
Sherry Dowell, senior advisor for economic and workforce development, said the $44,000 payment came from an administrative fee assessed on tips within economic fee payments, and acknowledged staff “neglected sort of bringing…
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