Council approves $676,000 year‑end budget amendment for IT and cybersecurity contracts

The Thomasville City Council approved budget amendment 2025‑P12‑01, appropriating $676,000 of surplus sales tax revenue to cover multi‑year software, cybersecurity subscription agreements and capital improvements for the city’s MIS (management information systems) department.

City staff said many of the purchases are three‑ to five‑year maintenance agreements that require upfront payment. The amendment appropriates available surplus revenue so the city can complete the procurement before the fiscal year end. Council members thanked finance staff for identifying the surplus and enabling the purchases without drawing on general fund contingency; one member noted the city’s contingency balance was about $34,000 going into year end.

Council approved the amendment by roll call vote 7‑0. Staff said most services and purchases will be paid now though many cover multi‑year terms.