Committee asks staff to develop plan for early IT purchases to avoid rising prices

Jul 16, 2026

Facing possible IT price increases, the committee authorized staff to develop a recommended plan for early purchases or financing options for servers and other IT equipment, with a view to return to finance before board action.

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Committee members raised concerns about rapidly changing IT component prices and supply constraints. Pat Kinney said early purchasing could save taxpayer dollars and asked staff to draft a plan. "I authorize, the administration and staff to develop a plan to bring forward sooner than later to allow for these purchases," Kinney said.

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