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City Extends IT Support Contract with Computer Courage for Six Months
The City Council approved a six-month extension of the contract with Computer Courage for Information Technology Support Services, with a total amount not to exceed $197,780. This extension is necessary because the current agreement expires on June 30th, and the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for a new contract has not concluded. The extension provides operational continuity and allows for a smooth transition. Computer Courage's work is complementary to Client First's, focusing on day-to-day IT support, such as maintaining the dispatch center, assisting with financial software, and setting up new workstations. This extension includes a 3% fee increase. The fiscal year reference in the staff report was corrected to 26-27.
City Renews Crossing Guard Contract with All-City Management Services for $165,524
The City Council approved a one-year contract with All-City Management Services (ACMS) for crossing guard services, with a total not to exceed $165,524 for fiscal years 26-27, and two one-year renewal options. ACMS has provided these services for 27 years. The city went out to bid, receiving proposals from two vendors: ACMS and Crossing Guard Services LLC. ACMS was selected due to its familiarity with the city and district, its ability to identify service gaps (like early dismissals), and offering a better rate this year. The city coordinates schedules and early dismissals with the Piedmont Unified School District (PUSD). The Public Works Department and Police Department collaborate on traffic safety concerns, prioritizing data-driven decisions. The contract includes a contribution from the school district, offsetting some costs.
City Council Adopts FY 2026-27 Budget and Approves Related Tax and Fee Resolutions
The City Council held a second public hearing and adopted the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. This budget funds the city's core services and advances strategic priorities, with total revenues of $41,198,740 and expenditures of $41,540,678. The budget includes a $1 million transfer to the facilities maintenance fund and $750,000 to the capital improvement fund, pass-throughs of an Alameda County grant, and $400,000 for aquatics fund operations. The general fund is projected to use approximately $1 million from its balance, leaving an ending balance of $6,840,000, or about 17% of expenditures. The council also approved six resolutions related to the budget, including operating budget appropriations, other funds budget appropriations, updates to the city's fee schedule, approval of the appropriations limit (GAN limit) at $36,613,146, setting the municipal services special tax rate with a 3% increase, and approving municipal sewer tax rates with a 3% increase. Adjustments were made to the off-leash dog fines, with first, second, and third occurrences within 24 months fined at $100, $200, and $300 respectively. A facilities rental fee study will be brought back as part of the year-end report.
City Extends IT Consulting Agreement with Client First Technology Consulting for $254,500
The City Council approved an amendment to the consulting services agreement with Client First Technology Consulting, revising exhibits A and B. The amendment increases the contract amount not to exceed $254,500. Client First has served as the city's contract IT director and IT infrastructure policy framework provider for 11 years. The existing contract was set to expire on June 30th. This amendment extends the relationship for the next 12 months, detailing work activities such as a fire time and attendance project, incident response and disaster recovery tabletop exercises, website selection RFP, pool video camera bidding process, and controls for future AI implementation. The City is also updating its IT master plan with Client First's assistance.
City Council Approves First Reading of Ordinance to Increase Real Property Conveyance Tax
The City Council held a first reading of an ordinance proposing an increase to the real property conveyance tax. The council discussed potentially increasing the tax from the current 1.3% ($13 per thousand) to a rate between 1.75% and 2.0%. This discussion followed previous consideration in 2020 and was prompted by the city's need to address revenue shortfalls, with revenues not keeping pace with expenditures due to inflation and rising costs. The council also considered external factors, including a statewide ballot measure (Taxpayers Protection Act) that could eliminate transfer taxes for charter cities by 2028 or lead to legislative caps. The council decided to proceed with a first reading, setting the rate at 1.75% for now, with the possibility of adjusting it at the second reading. The ordinance will be subject to voter approval in the November 3, 2026 election. Changes to gender-inclusive language in the ordinance were also discussed and agreed upon.
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