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Approval of $176,268 Contract for City Website Services

Original title: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager or Designee to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CivicPlus of Manhattan, Kansas for Website Hosting and Management Services ($176,268.11) (IS - IT)

June 3, 2026

technologygovernment servicescity budgetwebsite management

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $176,268.11 in public funds for the maintenance and hosting of the city's digital infrastructure, which serves as the primary platform for resident access to city services and information.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

City Residents

Residents use the city website to access information and services, which will be hosted and managed by the new vendor.

CivicPlus

The company will receive $176,268.11 in exchange for providing website hosting and management services to the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 3, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is considering a resolution to hire CivicPlus, a company based in Manhattan, Kansas, to host and manage the city's official website. The proposed contract is valued at $176,268.11.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes the Interim City Manager or their designee to sign a professional services agreement.
  • The contract is with CivicPlus, a company based in Manhattan, Kansas.
  • The total cost of the agreement is $176,268.11.
  • The services provided under the contract include website hosting and management.
  • The file number for this resolution is 26-270.
  • The resolution was introduced on May 20, 2026.
  • The status of the resolution is currently 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is CivicPlus?
CivicPlus is a company based in Manhattan, Kansas, that specializes in website hosting and management services for local governments.
How much will the city pay for these services?
The proposed contract amount is $176,268.11.
Who is authorized to sign this contract?
The or their designee is authorized to execute the agreement.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $176,268.11 in public funds for the maintenance and hosting of the city's digital infrastructure, which serves as the primary platform for resident access to city services and information.

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Discoveries

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financial connection90% confidence

IT Outsourcing

The city is continuing its reliance on specialized third-party vendors for core digital infrastructure.

CivicPlus

Connected Entities

organizationCivicPlus“The vendor selected for website hosting and management services.”Map →
personInterim City Manager“The official authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the city.”Map →
locationManhattan, Kansas“The headquarters location of the vendor, CivicPlus.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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