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Approval of New City Civic Engagement Software

Original title: Approval of Purchase Order with Granicus, LLC for the Granicus Civic Engagement Platform.

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This purchase establishes the digital tools the city will use to facilitate public interaction and information sharing with residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

City Residents

Residents will interact with the new platform when accessing city information or participating in digital engagement activities.

Granicus, LLC

The company is the designated vendor for the city's new software platform.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is considering a for the Granicus Civic Engagement Platform, a software tool designed to manage public communication and engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Granicus Civic Engagement Platform?
It is a software suite used by local governments to manage public meetings, digital communications, and resident engagement.
What does it mean that this is on the 'Consent Calendar'?
items are typically routine matters that are approved in a single vote without individual discussion, unless a council member requests to pull the item for debate.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is reviewing a purchase order for the Granicus Civic Engagement Platform.
  • The file number for this item is 26-1451.
  • The item is currently listed under the Consent Calendar, indicating it is intended for routine approval.
  • The document was introduced on June 12, 2026.

Why It Matters

This purchase establishes the digital tools the city will use to facilitate public interaction and information sharing with residents.

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Discoveries

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policy shift70% confidence

Digital Infrastructure Investment

The city is moving toward centralized digital engagement tools by contracting with a specialized vendor.

Connected Entities

organizationGranicus, LLCThe vendor providing the civic engagement software platform.Map →
organizationCity CouncilThe governing body responsible for approving the purchase.Map →

Sources

Open source document

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