Board approves $4,000 ArcGIS purchase after split vote
Apr 28, 2026
After debate about readiness and incomplete prioritization data, the board voted 3–2 to purchase an ArcGIS license and contract with Simply Spatial for setup and training not to exceed $4,000.
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The Springfield Board approved a proposal April 28 to purchase an ArcGIS license and contract with Simply Spatial for setup and training, with spending capped at $4,000. The motion passed 3–2; Mr. Long and Mr. Hopkins opposed the purchase, citing concerns that the township is not yet prepared to use the system and that prioritization (ABCs) data remained incomplete.
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