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2 <br />agenda automation software has mechanisms for circumventing these schedules and approval <br />chains, automation gains are quickly lost through such actions. Thus, it is of critical importance <br />to the success of these systems that County staff and Board members assess their willingness <br />to adhere to the schedules and disciplines enforced by these systems. Otherwise, the low-cost <br />solution offered by staff may be the preferable route. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Granicus solution will cost $31,000, with ongoing annual costs of <br />$12,000 per year. The Sire solution will cost $86,272, including required hardware (to be <br />supplied by Orange County Information Technologies) with ongoing annual costs of $6,280 per <br />year. The internal solution will cost $700 per Board member for iPads or equivalent tablets. <br />High volume printers for Board members wishing to print out Agenda packets from home or <br />office will cost $1,450 each. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review the proposals and <br />provide direction to staff on further steps. <br />