Grand Chute, Wisconsin
Grand Chute, Wisconsin

FIRE/TCPK/BOARD/CONFERENCE ROOMS A/V REPLACEMENTS

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Capital Cost

TOTAL PROJECT COST$290,000

Overview

DepartmentInformation Technology
Project NumberIT-YEARLY-004
TypeEquipment
CategoryEquipment Replacement
Priority2 Very Important
StatusActive
Useful Life6 years
Budget Impact
The total estimated cost for replacing the A/V equipment is $75,000. This budget covers the purchase of new advanced sound and video systems, and installation services. This will help greatly with Town visibility, access, and the potential to live broadcast meetings to the public..
Budget Items2029Total
Capital Equipment - IT75,00075,000
Total75,00075,000

Project Description

This project entails the purchase and installation/configuration of new A/V equipment for the Town Hall Board Room, along with Fire, Town Hall Conference Rooms, and Town Center Park. A/V equipment of this nature should be upgraded to newer models every 5-7 years to improve audio and video quality, along with being able to support and provide needed features for remote meetings. Up-to-date equipment will allow greater performance in providing town access to meetings with improved quality and less management overhead.  The equipment at all locations is on a rotating cycle of 6 years.

Project Justification

Upgrading the A/V equipment is essential to facilitating more effective and engaging meetings, ensuring clear communication, and better accessibility for in-person and remote participants. The current equipment becomes outdated and prone to technical issues, which disrupt meetings and hinder productivity. Modernizing the A/V system will support transparency and public participation by providing reliable and high-quality broadcasts.

Spend

Expenditures20262027202820292030TotalFuture
Other20,0000000140,000150,000
Total20,0000000140,000
Funding Sources20262027202820292030TotalFuture
IT Infrastructure Replacement Fund14,000000098,000150,000
San 1 Debt2,000000014,000
San 2 Fund Balance2,000000014,000
San 3 Fund Balance2,000000014,000
Total20,0000000140,000