DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Granicus, Inc. For High-Definition Encoder And Closed Captioning
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract with Granicus, Inc. for a high-definition encoder and closed captioning services.
SUMMARY
Dakota County utilizes a high-definition encoder and closed captioning in the boardroom for broadcasting meetings to the public. Granicus, Inc. provides online support, under contract, for this high-definition encoder and closed captioning services for each County Board meeting to remain compliant with requirements as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To maintain this service, a one-year contract for services and a payment of $54,893 for support services for high-definition encoding is necessary. The contract will provide up to 72 hours of closed captioning services through June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the County Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract for $54,893 through June 30, 2026, with Granicus, Inc., for high-definition County Board meeting streaming and closed captioning.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Sufficient funding is available in the 2025 Information Technology budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County utilizes a high-definition encoder and closed captioning in the boardroom for broadcasting meetings to the public; and
WHEREAS, Granicus, Inc. provides support under this contract for high-definition encoder and closed captioning services for each County Board meeting to continue to comply with requirements as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and
WHEREAS, Staff recommend executing a contract with Granicus in the amount of $54,893 to provide services through June 30, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute the contract with Granicus, Inc., to provide a high- definition encoder and closed captioning services, payable from the 2025 Information Technology budget for $54,893, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
24-432; 8/27/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Granicus Proposal
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CONTACT
Department Head: David McKnight
Author: Dan Ferber