Norman R. BarlowCity Manager
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City of Harrington
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Harrington.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Harrington, DE
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Harrington.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161523
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,974
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
63 / 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.
These purchasing programs appear in City of Harrington's records. Starbridge can help check which contracts cover your product.
Procurement Difficulty Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Harrington
The City Council meeting included the promotion of a police officer to the rank of Sergeant. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to public comments and the formal denial of Ordinance 25-08, which sought to amend zoning regulations to allow data centers as a conditional use. The Council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 26-04 concerning updates to the City's zoning map. Additionally, the Council addressed monthly reports, financial payables, and held an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The appointment of a City Solicitor remains tabled.
The meeting included the presentation of awards for Employee of the Quarter and an America 250 decoration winner. The council approved the second reading of an ordinance amending regulations for rental properties and made appointments to the License and Inspection Review Board and the Planning Commission. Financial approvals were granted for the hiring of a new police officer, the purchase of a new police vehicle utilizing grant and CIP funds, and the acquisition of a new Vac Truck for the Public Works department through a five-year financing agreement. An executive session was held to discuss site acquisition for a public capital improvement, legal strategy regarding potential litigation, and personnel matters.
The board meeting included discussions regarding the personnel manual, specifically proposed updates to vacation time policies for employees, including birthday leave and recognition of prior municipal experience, as well as policies for rehiring former employees. The committee approved a temporary wage increase for an administrative staff member. Additionally, the committee entered into an executive session to discuss site acquisition for a capital improvement, legal strategy regarding collective bargaining or pending litigation, and personnel matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Harrington 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 Harrington.
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