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Commissioners discuss $9,500 ADA website accessibility option; will revisit in budget
Summary
Staff reported a CivicPlus proposal to make county documents ADA‑readable was available at a discounted first‑year price of $9,500; commissioners agreed to defer final purchase and revisit timing and implementation in the 2027 budget cycle.
Commissioners reviewed a vendor proposal to make county website documents ADA‑accessible and discussed timing relative to the compliance deadline and budgetary planning.
A staff member reported the vendor (CivicPlus) had offered a discount if the county signed by the following day, bringing the first‑year cost to $9,500 with a typical vendor escalation thereafter. Commissioners noted the deadline for compliance is in 2028 and debated whether to start the contract now (locking in a discount) or delay and revisit in next year's budget cycle to get better pricing or coordinate implementation timing.
One commissioner emphasized the need to understand vendor implementation timelines before committing to purchase so the county could be sure the system would be operational by the regulatory date. Staff said they would follow up with the vendor for verification of implementation timing and bring the item back during budget deliberations.
