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Springtown flags ADA website upgrade and citywide AI policy as new compliance needs
Summary
Council heard that state law now requires the city to upgrade its website to be ADA-compliant and staff recommended adopting an enterprise AI policy and cybersecurity standards; staff will bring consultants to scope the website work.
Staff told council the 2026-27 fiscal year will require investment in digital accessibility and cybersecurity. "We are required now to upgrade our website to make our website completely ADA compliant," a staff presenter said, noting the city will bring consultants to scope the work and estimate costs.
Council also discussed an "enterprise" approach to artificial intelligence, with staff describing a required AI policy that sets security standards and manages data flow so that city information does not leave approved networks. Staff emphasized that training is required and the city must adopt policies and standards before widely approving any AI platforms; council discussed options including approving a single enterprise AI tool while permitting other approved platforms under policy controls.
Staff will build ADA web compliance into the budget planning process and include cybersecurity and AI policy development in IT planning.
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