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Commissioners question $11.3M technology budget and planned $2.2M data‑center build‑out

Gainesville City Commission · May 5, 2026
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Staff presented a new technology department budget and the city manager said a roughly $2.2 million one‑time build‑out will be proposed; commissioners asked how SLA savings from GRU will offset transition costs.

Gainesville staff presented a newly authorized technology department and outlined the financial implications of bringing key IT services in‑house.

Allison Teslia said the FY27 estimate for technology across funds is about $11,290,000 as the city establishes the department and transitions applications and infrastructure. City manager Mr. Banninger told commissioners the city expects to present a budget amendment for…

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