Rising IT and software costs
Summary
Almost everything in the IT budget went up — evidence video storage, license plate reader software, patrol laptops, WatchGuard vehicle video near $100,000. Some of this serves other departments like the sheriff and DA.
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Increases total tens of thousands of dollars, including a $5,400 plate reader renewal and a $9,000-plus jump in evidence storage.
County offices (sheriff, DA, courts, library) get working software and security infrastructure.
Taxpayers absorb the rising costs in a county with limited revenue growth.
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