CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
Council will authorize a purchase order to Computer Information Systems, Inc. to refresh the software and hardware of the city's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system through TIPS Contract #230105 at a cost of $439,989.
Why it matters
The CAD system is the backbone of how 911 calls are routed to police, fire, and EMS, so keeping it current affects emergency response reliability.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — December 8, 2025 meeting
- December 8, 2025 Vote taken — December 8, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — December 8, 2025
Authorize purchase order
Official agenda language
BID #21-26 – WE REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) SYSTEM REFRESH OF SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (“TIPS”) CONTRACT #230105 IN THE AMOUNT OF $439,989.
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