ITEM 4. 9
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
JANUARY 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE OUT-F- SATE TRAVEL FOR TWO CITY
STAFF TO ATTEND THE TYLER CONNECT 2026
CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution to Authorize Out -of -State Travel for the Accounting Manager and Utility & Revenue
Services Manager to Attend the Tyler Connect 2026
Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada From
April 7 - 10, 2026
SUMMARY:
The Tyler Technology Connect 2026 ( Connect 26) is the annual user conference for the City' s comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP) software. This conference is for Tyler Technology clients only and provides insight into the best practices as well as unique opportunities to improve our services by making full use of our financial, billing, human resources, licensing and budget software. Connect 2026 offers wide- ranging workshop options, product training, technical applications, and business best practices. This event will give staff opportunities to discover new ways to learn of software enhancements, tips and tricks, and advanced product uses to improve performance and efficiencies.
Aligned with the goals of keeping City staff informed and up- to- date on the latest technology, Staff requests approval for the Accounting Manager and Utility & Revenue Services Manager to attend the Connect 26 Conference to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 7, 2026 through April 10, 2026. Tyler Connect 2026 is exclusively for Tyler clients to interact and learn directly from Tyler experts and Tyler user communities and will assist the City with making better use of our technology investment in daily work. Staff will attend sessions that will benefit the Department and the City as a whole. Staff will then take a train the trainer' s approach upon return by updating the rest of the Department on lessons learned from the experts in the usage of the ERP system.
Staff requests that the City Council approve the out-f- sate travel for the Accounting Manager and Utility & Revenue Services Manager to attend the Connect 2026 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 7, 2026 to April 10, 2026. The estimated cost is $ 7, 000. Sufficient funds were allocated in the approved FY 2025- 26 budget to cover the cost of the training and travel.
BACKGROUND:
Since 2012, the City has been utilizing New World Systems ( NWS) Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP) software for various functions including Financial Management, Human Resources, Utility Management, and Community CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 2
JANUARY 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE OUT-F- STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO CITY STAFF TO ATTEND THE TYLER CONNECT 2026 CONFERENCE
Development. In 2015, Tyler Technologies acquired NWS software. The ERP system has supported City staff in the delivery of government services and improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the City' scustomer service and business practices.
Over time, Tyler Technologies has created online content and regional training programs providing opportunities for City staff to enhance their skills and knowledge of the ERP system.
This spring, Tyler Technologies will be holding their annual user conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tyler Connect 2026 ( Connect 26) is the City of Lathrop Financial System' s annual user conference. Connect 2026 provides extensive workshop options, product training, technical applications, and best business practices. This event will provide staff with opportunities to explore new ways to learn about software updates, tips and tricks, advanced product use to improve performance and efficiency, and learn from Tyler experts and Tyler user communities.
Staff requests the City Council to approve the out-f- sate travel for the Accounting Manager and Utility & Revenue Services Manager to attend the Connect 2026 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 7, 2026 to April 10, 2026. The estimated cost is $ 7, 000.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This event will give staff opportunities to discover new ways to learn software enhancements, tips and tricks, and advanced product use to help improve performance and efficiency. Staff will attend sessions that will benefit the approach
Department and the City as a whole. Staff will then take a train the trainer' s upon return by updating the rest of the Department on lessons learned from the experts in using the ERP system.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated total cost of attending the Tyler Connect 2026 Conference is $ 7, 000.
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ATTACHMENTS:
A. A Resolution to the City Council of the City Of Lathrop to Authorize Out - of -State Travel for the Accounting Manager and Utility & Revenue Services Manager to Attend the Tyler Connect 2026 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 7- 10, 2026.
B. Tyler Connect 2026 Conference Information and Agenda CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 3
JANUARY 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE OUT-F- STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO CITY STAFF TO ATTEND THE TYLER CONNECT 2026 CONFERENCE
APPROVALS:
Cari James
Finance Dir or
Date
Thomas Hedegard Date
Deputy City Manager
Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO
AUTHORIZE OUT-F- STATE TRAVEL FOR THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND
UTILITY & REVENUE SERVICES MANAGER TO ATTEND THE TYLER CONNECT 2026 CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FROM APRIL 7- 10, 2026 WHEREAS, since 2012, the City has been utilizing New World Systems ( NWS) Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP) software for various functions including Financial Management, Human Resources, Utility Management, and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the ERP system has supported City staff in the delivery of government services and improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the City' s customer service and business practices; and
WHEREAS, the Tyler Connect 2026 ( Connect 26) Conference is the City of Lathrop Financial System' s annual user conference for Tyler clients only and provides a unique opportunity to improve our services by fully utilizing our New World Systems ERP software; and
WHEREAS, the Connect 26 offers comprehensive workshop options, product training, technical applications, and business best practices; and WHEREAS, this event will give staff opportunities to discover new ways to learn of software enhancements, tips and tricks, and advanced product use to help improve performance and efficiencies; and
WHEREAS, aligned with the goals of keeping City staff informed and up- todate on the latest technology, Staff requests approval for the Accounting Manager and Utility & Revenue Services Manager to attend the Tyler Connect Conference to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 7, 2026 through April 10, 2026; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost is $ 7, 000 and sufficient funds have been allocated in the approved FY 2025-6 Finance Department' sbudget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop authorizes the out-f- state travel for the Accounting Manager and Utility & Revenue Services Manager to attend the Tyler Connect 2026 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 7, 2026 through April 10, 2026.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 12th day of January 2026, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney ATTACHMENT " B"
Connect > Conference Info > Agenda
FuII Conference Agenda
All times are listed in Pacific time
Conference Schedule
Explore the agenda to plan your time and maximize your conference experience.
Registration Opens
12: 00 p. m. -6: 30 p. m.
Workshop Sessions
12: 30 p. m. -4: 30 p. m.
Connect & Collaborate Welcome Reception
4: 30 p. m. -6: 30 p. m.
New to Connect?
If you' ve never been to Tyler Connect — or if it' s been a while — check out our Connect 101 pjgg to learn more about our premier user conference. We' v captured the collaborative energy of the event, but attending is believing! We hope to see you this year.
ATTACHMENT "B"
Connect > Conference Info > Agenda
FuII Conference Agenda
All times are listed in Pacific time
Conference Schedule
Explore the agenda to plan your time and maximize your conference experience.
Registration & Solutions Hub Open
7; 30 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m.
Opening & Keynote
8: 30 a. m.- 9: 45 a. m.
Break
9: 45 a. m.- 10: 00a. m.
Session 2
10: 00 a. m.- 11: 00 a. m.
Break
11: 00 a. m.- 11: 30a. m.
Session 3
11: 30 a. m.- 12: 30 p. m.
Lunch
12: 30 p. m. -2: 00 p. m.
Session 4
2: 00 p. m. -3: 00 p. m.
Break
3: 00 p. m. -3:0 p. m.
Session 5
3:0 p. m. -4: 30 p. m.
Client Happy Hour
4: 30 p. m. -6: 00 p. m.
New to Connect?
If you' ve never been to Tyler Connect — or if it' s been a while — check out our Connect 101 ( egg to learn more about our premier user conference. We' ve captured the collaborative energy of the event, but attending is believing! We hope to see you this year.
ATTACHMENT " B"
Connect > Conference Info > Agenda
FuII Conference Agenda
All times are listed in Pacific time
Conference Schedule
Explore the agenda to plan your time and maximize your conference experience.
Registration & Solutions Hub Open
8: 00 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m.
Session 6
8: 30 a. m.- 9: 30 a. m.
Break
9: 30 a. m.- 10: 00a. m.
Session 7
10: 00a. m.- 11: 00a. m.
Break
11: 00 a. m.- 11: 30 a. m.
Session 8
11: 30 a. m.- 12: 30 p. m.
Lunch
12: 30 p. m. -2: 00 p. m.
Session 9
2: 00 p. m. -3: 00 p. m.
Break
3: 00 p. m. -3:0 p. m.
Closing Keynote
3:0 p. m. -4: 30 p. m.
New to Connect?
If you' ve never been to Tyler Connect — or if it' s been a while — check out our Connect 101 pagg to learn more about our premier user conference. We' ve captured the collaborative energy of the event, but attending is believing! We hope to see you this year.
ATTACHMENT " B"
Connect > Conference Info > Agenda
FuII Conference Agenda
All times are listed in Pacific time
Conference Schedule
Explore the agenda to plan your time and maximize your conference experience.
Registration Open
8: 00 a. m.- 12: 30 p. m.
Session 11
8: 30 a. m.- 9: 30 a. m.
Break
9: 30 a. m.- 10: 00a. m.
Session 12
10: 00 a. m.- 11: 00a.m.
Break
11: 00 a. m.- 11: 30a. m.
Session 13
11: 30 a. m.- 12: 30 p. m.
New to Connect?
If you' ve never been to Tyler Connect — or if it' s been a while — check out our Connect 101 page to learn more about our premier user conference. We' ve captured the collaborative energy of the event, but attending is believing! We hope to see you this year.
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