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Larned authorizes purchase of new servers ahead of Windows Server 2016 end of support
Summary
The council approved outright purchases of servers to replace Windows Server 2016 systems before support ends in January 2027, accepting GBT's purchase option and noting cost allocations across utilities.
The City of Larned approved purchase of new servers for City Hall utility billing and the Electric Power Plant after reviewing options from GBT.
Patrick Jacobs of GBT "provided both a lease option as well as a traditional outright purchase of new equipment," and the council selected the outright‑purchase option as most cost‑effective. Listed costs included: City Hall PowerEdge T560 with SQL for $36,116.10; Power Plant primary PowerEdge T560 for $33,592.21; Power Plant replication PowerEdge T560 for $29,419.34; and battery backups estimated at $3,100. Funding for City Hall equipment was to be split (Electric 50%, Water 25%, Wastewater 12.5%, Sanitation 12.5%); Power Plant server funding comes from the Electric Utility. Councilmember Gary Rainbolt moved to purchase the equipment with SQL from GBT; Councilmember Jacques Molleker seconded and the motion passed.
City staff noted the urgency because Windows Server 2016 support ends in January 2027; the council approved the purchase to maintain vendor support and system security.
