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Information Technology, Communications, and Equipment

2026last touched · 15 source resolutions
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Resolutions authorizing contracts for IT consulting, cybersecurity, software licenses, website services, two-way radio systems for police and highway departments, online payment platforms, and related technology infrastructure.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-05-10. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2026-12-31
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
ArchTop Fiber Internet Services Contract
The Mayor is authorized to sign a contract with ArchTop Fiber for internet services at Village Hall, the wastewater treatment plant, and the water treatment plant, providing faster and more cost-effective connectivity.[13]
NYCOMCO Police Department Radios — 5-Year Contract
The Mayor is authorized to sign a 5-year NYCOMCO contract for Police Department communication radios.[14]
NYCOMCO Department of Public Works Radios — 5-Year Contract
The Mayor is authorized to sign a 5-year NYCOMCO contract for Department of Public Works communication radios.[15]
2025
CivicPlus Website Services Annual Renewal
The Mayor is authorized to sign the annual renewal contract with CivicPlus for Village website services.[12]
2024
Catalis License Renewal — Tax and Utility Software
The Mayor is authorized to execute the Catalis License Renewal Contract for the Village's tax and utility billing software system.[8]
NYCOMCO Communication Radios — Highway and Police Lease Renewal
The Mayor is authorized to sign NYCOMCO lease renewal agreements for communication radios serving both the Highway Department and the Police Department.[9]
Frontier Services Agreement — Static IP at Water Treatment Plant
The Mayor is authorized to sign the Frontier Services Agreement to provide a static IP address at the Water Treatment Plant.[10]
Recite Me Website Accessibility Subscription — Red Hook Library
The Mayor is authorized to enter into a 1-year extension of the Recite Me website accessibility subscription for the Red Hook Library, funded by the Dutchess County MIG grant.[11]
Recite Me Website Accessibility Subscription — Village of Red Hook
The Mayor is authorized to enter into a 2-year extension of the Recite Me website accessibility subscription for the Village of Red Hook, with at least half the cost funded by the Dutchess County MIG grant. The subscription runs through approximately December 2026.[11]
2023
CMI Tech Annual IT Services Contract
The Mayor is authorized to sign the CMI Tech annual contract for IT services. This arrangement continues the Village's relationship with CMI (Computer Management Inc.) of Germantown, NY for ongoing IT consulting.[5][7]
2020
VPS Online Payment Platform Authorization
The Village is authorized to use Verified Payment Systems (VPS) to enable online payment of water bills, tax bills, and garbage tags through the Village website. VPS operates as a sister company to Software Consulting Associates (SCA) and imposes no direct cost to the Village.[6]
2018
IT Consulting — Rick Heinlein / R.I.S.C. Hourly Rate
The Village utilizes Rick Heinlein (d/b/a R.I.S.C.), a CISSP-credentialed IT consultant, at an hourly rate of $50.00 per hour with no monthly retainer. Work must be authorized by the Village and monthly invoices submitted prior to payment.[3]
2017
Cybersecurity Software — IT Consultant Direction
The Village is authorized to purchase the cybersecurity product recommended by its IT consultant to protect Village data systems. The purchase proceeds at the direction of the IT consultant.[2]
2002
Zoning Office Software Purchase — Software Consultants
The Village purchased zoning software from Software Consultants at a total cost of $2,500.00, with $1,500.00 for setup and training billed in the following budget year. An annual maintenance fee of $500.00 applies.[1]
History · superseded or expired
2019
NYCOMCO Refurbished Radio Lease — Highway Department (2019–2022)
The Village approved a 3-year lease with NYCOMCO for six refurbished radios installed in highway department vehicles at $150.00/month ($1,800.00/year). This lease expired February 11, 2022 and was superseded by the 2024 NYCOMCO lease renewal and the 2026 5-year contracts.[4]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2002-05-06Zoning office software purchase authorization
  2. [2]2017-07-20Cybersecurity software purchase authorization
  3. [3]2018-10-18Information Technology Services Consultant Rick Heinlein d/b/a R.I.S.C.
  4. [4]2019-02-11NYCOMCO Refurbished Radio Lease Agreement
  5. [5]2019-06-10IT Consulting Agreement with CMI
  6. [6]2020-03-09Authority to Sign VPS On-Line Payment Documents
  7. [7]2023-02-23CMI Tech annual IT services contract
  8. [8]2024-04-08Authorize Mayor to Sign Catalis License Renewal
  9. [9]2024-05-13NYCOMCO Communication Radios Lease Renewal
  10. [10]2024-12-09Frontier Services Agreement - Static IP Address
  11. [11]2024-12-09Recite Me Website Accessibility Subscription
  12. [12]2025-10-06CivicPlus website services annual renewal contract
  13. [13]2026-01-26Authorize Mayor to sign ArchTop Fiber internet services contract
  14. [14]2026-02-09NYCOMCO Police Department Radios Contract
  15. [15]2026-02-09NYCOMCO Department of Public Works Radios Contract

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.