Board authorizes review of Avenity software contract for tax/treasury systems

May 29, 2026

Following a budget committee recommendation, the board authorized staff to request and review a draft contract from Avenity (software for commissioners/treasurers) and return with legal and IT comments before possible approval.

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The budget committee recommended that Smyth County pursue a contract review with Avenity for a new financial system for the commissioner and treasurer offices; the full board voted to authorize staff to request and present a draft contract for legal and technical review. Committee notes said the existing Edmonds/AS400 setup has data‑integration and vehicle‑categorization issues and that Avenity (presented as an industry option) would provide online payment options and improved address and mailing functions.

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