Council reviews proposal to replace ENCODE permitting module and other software upgrades

May 27, 2026

Staff proposed one-time funds for FOIA/open-records software, CIP tracking expansion and a building-permit system to replace an outdated ENCODE module; council asked for clearer ongoing maintenance cost estimates before final approval.

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Staff presented a package of technology and software upgrades designed to modernize back-office and customer-facing functions, including a new FOIA/open-records system to replace GovQA, expanded CIP tracking (to integrate budgeting and projects), Cohesity backup services and a dedicated building-permit software module to replace the city's older ENCODE permitting workflow.

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