#TakomaPark council: so much for adjournment by 11:00.

#TakomaPark council: work session item #4: “Rear Community Center Roof Replacement.” Public works head retains the helm.

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#TakomaPark council: ward 1 rep wonders if home chargers are needed for officers who'll be using the vehicles. Public works head: don't yet have a home charger policy; vehicles will go to officers who don't need home chargers; vehicles can be fully charged at 7500 Maple in 20 minutes.

#TakomaPark council: public works head covers costs for the two vehicles (total for two rather than per vehicle): $99,994 for vehicles; $41,497 for emergency equipment; $14,636.40 for radios; $156,127.40 total; $78,063.70 per vehicle.

#TakomaPark council: public works head notes that replacement vehicles will be all-electric Chevy Blazers.

#TakomaPark council: public works head notes that "5 or 6" vehicles were identified for possible replacement; two are being proposed for replacement.

#TakomaPark council: public works head notes that public works is now responsible for procurement of police vehicles; notes that work is done in cooperation with the police department.

#TakomaPark council: on to work session item #3:
“Purchase of Two Vehicles for the Police Department.” Public works head takes the helm; there's no slide show.

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#TakomaPark council: mayor shares concerns about how the city's web site is currently functioning. Encourages a use at the web site to see whether problems are with the platform or with use of the platform.

#TakomaPark council: DCM Eubanks has not checked on whether CivicPlus has performance management offerings.

#TakomaPark council: ward 3 rep addresses performance metrics. Wonders if CivicPlus can have a role in collecting performance metrics. DCM Eubanks: short answer is yes; it's not a performance management platform; it does collect "a ton of data."

#TakomaPark council: DCM Eubanks states there has been overall positive feedback on the web site; notes that there are some complaints about search.

#TakomaPark council: ward 1 rep trusts staff judgments. Does not believe current CivicPlus web stuff does not provide an "optimal" experience for residents; states that the CivicPlus search function is not useful.

#TakomaPark council: ward 5 rep wonders if long-term plan is have broad use for See-Click-Fix. DCM Eubanks: could eventually be city-department-wide; would be used for code enforcement matters initially.

#TakomaPark council: HCD head notes that See-Click-Fix is a 311-like service. Current hope is to use this for code enforcement matters.

#TakomaPark council: HCD head notes that portal is a "landing page," slowly being built up.

#TakomaPark council: ward 5 rep looks favorably on proposal. Inquires about a "resident portal" feature. HCD deputy: residents can now create accounts; in future, could make payments using the portal.

#TakomaPark council: HCD deputy provides details on contract switching.