Staff flags aging IT backup system; replacement estimate drops under $50,000
Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
Staff reported the police department's UPS/backup system is 12–13 years old; updated vendor checks suggest complete replacement may be under $50,000, while battery replacements alone would cost roughly $5,000–$6,000 this year.
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Staff told council the police-department battery-backup (UPS) system is reaching end-of-life after about 12–13 years in service and that new estimates show the full replacement cost could be below $50,000 because battery prices have fallen since earlier planning.
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