West Palm Beach, the largest city in Palm Beach County, Fla., has a population of more than 124,000 residents. It is one of the largest cities in the Miami metropolitan area, which encompasses 6.14 million people.
More information about the city, the tech projects it is currently working on, who leads its technology department, and how many staff members it employs, is included below.
FAST FACTS
- Budget: Approximately $4,020,315 for technology services
- Leadership: Paul Jones is the city’s chief information officer
- Staff: West Palm Beach has nearly 1,000 employees listed on the city website
- How to buy: The Procurement Department functions as the centralized purchasing office for the city. It manages policies, procedures and practices related to purchasing, accounts payable, purchase cards, warehouses and contracts administration. Vendors can register for free on the city’s procurement portal.
TECHNOLOGY PLANS
According to the city’s FY 24-FY 25 budget, the following funding has been allocated for tech:
- $1,363,105 has been requested for the city’s radio system
- $825,000 has been requested for meter domes and sensor replacements
- $580,000 has been requested for security
- $320,161 has been requested for GIS services
- $200,000 has been requested for innovative policing technology
More information about the city’s approved budget for fiscal year 2024 can be found online.
