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Posted: October 10, 2025
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF101525-04

Agenda Item Title:

Authorize Mayor and Finance Officer to Sign Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rapid City and Dakota State University Regarding Participation in the SecureSD Cybersecurity Program

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
10/15/2025
City Council Hearing Date:
10/20/2025
Petitioner:
IT Department
Staff Contact:
Jim Gibert, IT Director
Location:
Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective April 28, 2025, establishes a partnership between Dakota State University (DSU) and the City of Rapid City (CITY) to utilize the SecureSD Program, funded by a $7,000,000 appropriation through Senate Bill 187 (SB 187), with the goal of protecting and enhancing the cybersecurity posture of South Dakota’s counties and municipalities.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve

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