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Council approves major service contracts

CarrolltonJan 20, 20262 min read

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The City Council unanimously approved Consent Agenda Items 8–14, including contracts and agreements with combined stated limits of about $8.63 million. The largest items include a revised utility-bill printing contract capped at $2.68 million over 10 years and server and backup hardware capped at $2.5 million.

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These approvals authorize spending for utility-bill delivery, library materials, printing, technology equipment, and other services. The Council also received a public safety update reporting lower crime and faster response times in 2025 compared with 2024. A grant-funded police drone is expected to begin use in February, while Fire Station 6 is scheduled for completion in 2027 and Station 5 in 2028.

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Approved Consent Agenda Items 8–14 by a unanimous 7-0 vote.
Authorized printing and promotional-item agreements capped at $250,000 annually and $1 million over four years.
Approved an amendment to the utility-bill formatting, printing, and mailing contract, increasing annual compensation by up to $280,000 and setting a revised 10-year contract maximum of $2.68 million.
Authorized digital library material purchases capped at $150,000 annually and $450,000 over three years, plus other library materials capped at $400,000 annually and $2 million over five years.
Authorized server and backup hardware purchases capped at $1 million in the first year and $2.5 million over the contract term.
Approved negotiating and executing a $3,000 economic development incentive agreement for renovation of 1019 S. Broadway Street.
Approved revised October 28, 2025 meeting minutes after they were considered separately; the motion passed 7-0.

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