Committee approves $23,031.50 one-time payment for 'Catalyst' software implementation, flags annual Microsoft cost

May 13, 2025

Committee approved a $23,031.50 budget amendment to cover one-time Catalyst implementation costs (to come from Ho-Chunk funds) and noted Microsoft licensing will rise to roughly $120,000 annually beginning in 2026.

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Connor (speaker 12) presented a request to approve a budget amendment to cover two items: a one-time implementation cost for the 'Catalyst' land-nav/software solution in the treasurer’s office and an unbudgeted Microsoft-licensing increase. He said implementation costs were not included in the 2025 budget and that annual SaaS fees for Catalyst will begin in 2026 under a five-year contract. "The implementation costs are due this year," Connor said, and the committee discussed funding sources.

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