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Finance committee approves IT security renewal, tractor purchase and state lockbox agreement
Summary
The City of Charleston Finance Committee approved three routine resolutions: a one-year renewal for SentinelOne virus protection ($33,133.56), purchase of a John Deere utility tractor and attachments ($133,948.98), and an intergovernmental lockbox agreement with the West Virginia State Treasurer that uses BTI money-market deposits at no charge.
The City of Charleston Finance Committee on Jan. 20 approved three routine measures that staff said maintain critical operations and save administrative cost. Chair opened the items as part of the committee's consent actions and each passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Mr. Michaud, a city finance presenter, described resolution 26-10 as "a one year renewal" of the SentinelOne virus-protection and security platform procured through vendor SHI and said the purchase price for the year is $33,133.56. He said the software is part of a "multifaceted approach" to information-systems security.
On resolution 26-11, the committee approved buying a John Deere utility tractor and accessories for the public grounds department under a statewide contract. Mr. Michaud said the total package costs $133,948.98, with the tractor itself about $55,000 and a 17-foot side boom around $43,000; he identified Tim Hartwell (Director of Public Grounds) and Brett Webster (Director of Public Works) as available to answer technical questions. A council member asked that staff provide photos of the equipment before final deployment.
Resolution 26-12 authorizes an intergovernmental agreement with the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office to use its lockbox services for Fire Department ambulance-billing receipts and reaffirms the city's participation in the Board of Treasury Investments (BTI). Mr. Michaud explained QuickMed Claims has taken over third-party ambulance billing and that the treasurer's office will receive mailed payments, deposit them into BTI money-market accounts and transfer funds to the city's operating account as needed; the treasurer's service was described as "no charge." The committee approved the measure.
Each resolution was brought to voice vote and declared adopted by the chair; staff said each action relies on competitively sourced contracts or statewide procurement vehicles and follows the city's purchasing rules.
