DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract Renewal With Granicus, Inc., For Agenda Management Software
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract renewal with Granicus, Inc., for agenda management software.
SUMMARY
Dakota County's current agenda management software is provided by Granicus, Inc. and is called Legistar. This is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that enables government organizations to automate the entire legislative process of the clerk's office.
Dakota County started using Legistar in 2021. The current five-year contract was for $130,200 and ends on March 27, 2026.
Dakota County requested and received a one-year proposal to renew the services from Granicus. The one-year proposal is from March 28, 2026 to March 27, 2027 for $31,144.51.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the County Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a one-year contract renewal with Granicus, Inc. for agenda management software in an amount not to exceed $31,144.51. This amount is for a one-year contract from March 28, 2026 to March 27, 2027.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2026 amount for this contract is $31,144.51. The contract is funded by levy and is included in the 2026 County Administration budget in the General Fund.
? None ? Current budget ? Other
? Amendment Requested ? New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of Dakota County that the Board of Commissioners participate in state legislative and administrative rule-making processes to ensure that County interests are properly considered in the adoption of legislation and rules; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County currently has a contract with Granicus, Inc. for agenda management; and
WHEREAS, the current contract with Granicus, Inc. for agenda management so...
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