Board approves contract with Verizon reported at $1 million total cost, cites $882,950 savings

The board approved a contract with Verizon that staff described as producing substantial savings compared with the prior carrier and providing a range of services.

A presenter said the contract "will reduce savings of $882,950 compared to the cost of the journey with this carrier" and stated the total contract cost is $1,000,000. The presentation framed the agreement as a cost-saving measure that will provide numerous services to the city.

The item was read as a consent/financial matter, taken up during the meeting and approved by roll-call vote. The clerk conducted the roll call and recorded members' responses; the roll-call sequence in the transcript shows multiple "yes" votes and a small number of "no" votes before the chair declared agreement.

The transcript does not record a named mover or seconder for the motion in clear form, nor does it attach a full contract text to the record. Staff also presented related financial items and invited the public to upcoming finance committee budget workshops. The board asked staff to post a line-item version of the budget on the board website upon approval.