HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council is considering an intergovernmental agreement to provide Pendleton with information technology support services.
Hermiston City Council meets starting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 in city hall, 180 N.E. Second St.
Hermiston's IT department already has signed agreements for support services with the city of Umatilla, Morrow County and Umatilla County Fire District No. 1. The agreement also is on the agenda for the Pendleton City Council's meeting Nov. 15.
"We've had an IT department since July 1 this year," Hermiston City Manager Byron Smith said. "Initially we had four staff. We've advertised for a fifth position, but have not hired anyone yet."
The agreement under consideration with Pendleton is a reason for the additional position, Smith said.
"We're also looking at other potential new contracts," he said. "We won't actually hire until both councils have approved the deal. But we're fairly confident that will happen. We've come to terms agreeable to both parties."
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