Tablets for Sustainability

From a City of Sarasota Press Release:

Sarasota, FL: In an effort to enhance operational efficiencies while maintaining its focus on green initiatives, the City Commission will begin using iPads, the electronic tablet created by Apple . . ..

The majority of City Commissioners and all three Charter Officials will use the iPads. An application designed for City Commission agendas allows users to bookmark pages and even highlight and write notes on individual documents.

Each tablet cost $784 including accessories. It is estimated the City will accrue a savings of approximately $7,500 per year in paper and printing costs. One of the City Commission’s top five priorities is environmental sustainability.

Other governmental entities throughout Florida are implementing the new technology including Ormand Beach, Palm Coast and Sarasota County.

For more information, call City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini at 941-954-4169.