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Evart staff present multi‑year Black Rock IT options; three‑year deal said to save 10%
Summary
Council was told the 2026 budget includes only a one‑year Black Rock IT contract; staff said extending to a three‑year contract would require General Fund funding for the additional cost but would yield an estimated 10% savings. No award was recorded at the session.
City staff told council at the July 6 work session that the 2026 budget includes funding for only a one‑year contract with Black Rock IT Services. Finance Director Jennie Sims and City Manager Pepper Lockhart reported that switching to a recommended three‑year contract would require the city to cover the remaining cost from the General Fund but would produce approximately 10% savings compared with renewing annually; a five‑year option was also noted.
The meeting minutes do not record total contract dollar amounts, staff recommended motion language, or a vote. Council members were informed of the savings estimate and the budget implication that the additional cost beyond the one‑year appropriation would come from the General Fund if the multi‑year option were chosen.
