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City Council Approval for 3-Year Google Workspace Renewal

Original title: AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AND PURCHASE A THREE YEAR RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR GOOGLE WORKSPACE ENTERPRISE PLUS LICENSES - Daston Corporation

January 25, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes the expenditure of city funds to maintain the software platform used for city government email, document management, and digital collaboration for the next three years.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Employees

City staff will continue to use the Google Workspace platform for daily operations and communication.

Daston Corporation

The company is the designated vendor for the three-year software license renewal.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 25, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is considering a proposal to renew the city's contract for Google Workspace software licenses for a three-year term through Daston Corporation.

Key Facts

  • The proposal authorizes a three-year renewal agreement for Google Workspace Enterprise Plus licenses.
  • The vendor for this software renewal is Daston Corporation.
  • The item is currently listed under the City Council's Consent Agenda.
  • The file identifier for this legislative action is 24-2255.
  • The item was formally introduced on January 11, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Google Workspace Enterprise Plus?
It is a suite of cloud-based software tools used by organizations for email, document creation, storage, and digital collaboration.
What does it mean that this is on the 'Consent Agenda'?
The is typically used for routine or non-controversial items that are voted on as a single block without individual discussion.

Why It Matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of city funds to maintain the software platform used for city government email, document management, and digital collaboration for the next three years.

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Long-term Software Commitment

The city is opting for a three-year renewal cycle, indicating a preference for multi-year stability in its digital infrastructure.

Daston Corporation

Connected Entities

organizationCity Council“The governing body reviewing and authorizing the purchase.”Map →
organizationDaston Corporation“The vendor providing the software license renewal.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy5
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