City of Grafton
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Grafton.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Grafton, ND
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Grafton.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
225831
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,023
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Grafton
The council convened to review and deliberate on the 2027 preliminary budget and conducted the first reading of the Annual Appropriation Bill. Discussions included an analysis of the proposed expenditures for various funds, including General, Special Revenue, and Debt Service. Factors impacting the budget were reviewed, such as adjustments to employee cost of living, rising health insurance premiums, utility cost trends, and the reliance on property taxes for revenue. The council subsequently moved to approve the first reading of the appropriations ordinance.
The council approved various consent agenda items, including officer reports and game of chance permits. Financial approvals included the payment of general, special, capital projects, debt service, and enterprise funds bills. The council approved equipment rental rates and an application to close 8th Street for harvest activities. Discussions were held regarding legal issues with SPARK Build homes, an agreement with Walsh County regarding the Carnegie Regional Library, and NDDOT projects on Hwy 17 and 5th Street. A special permit to sell alcoholic beverages was approved for a designated event. The council also deliberated on a new scooter and e-bike ordinance, considering fines and enforcement strategies. Additionally, announcements were made regarding an upcoming Board of Adjustment public hearing and the North Dakota League of Cities Annual Conference.
The Greater Grafton 2045 Master Plan outlines a 20-year course to enhance the community, building on its foundation of flood protection, strong employment, and civic pride. Key strategic areas include supporting local businesses and economic growth, reinvesting in neighborhoods and housing, maintaining and improving infrastructure, guiding growth to strategic locations, improving walking, biking, and community connections, and expanding year-round recreation opportunities. The plan aims to foster an "Active Community, Endless Opportunity."
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Grafton meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Grafton.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership