Summary
The city's 15-year-old phone system loses vendor support January 1, 2027, and replacement parts are unavailable. A supplemental appropriation funded by cannabis excise tax would buy a new system this fall; it returns for a second reading in October.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded from cannabis excise tax revenue, so no new hit on the general taxpayer; exact cost wasn't stated.
City staff and residents who call city departments will get a supported, working phone system.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council - Oct 6, 2026
The supplemental budget ordinance passed on second reading, mainly to replace the city's phone system before vendor support ends at the end of 2026.
City Council - Sep 15, 2026
The city's 15-year-old phone system loses vendor support January 1, 2027, and replacement parts are unavailable. A supplemental appropriation funded by cannabis excise tax would buy a new system this fall; it returns for a second reading in October.
City Council - Aug 4, 2026
Council introduced a tweak to the fiscal 2026 budget adding supplemental appropriations — routine budget housekeeping, with a second reading to come.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
Council topped off the fiscal year 2026 budget, including a $50,000 donation for the cold shelter added since first reading.
City Council - May 19, 2026
Council finalized supplemental appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year budget by adopting Ordinance No. 3864.
City Council - May 5, 2026
First reading of a supplemental appropriation covering a sister-city grant from Dubno, Ukraine, a $15,000 legal deductible, and funding for the city's first full property appraisal since 2019-2020.
City Council - Mar 3, 2026
A first-reading ordinance would amend this year's budget with supplemental appropriations — the money hasn't been approved yet.
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