08/14/2007 Resolutions 2007-196RESOLUTION 2007-196
WHEREAS, the Information Technology Division of the Finance Department
continually works on maintaining the city's computer network, computer hardware, software, etc.;
and
WHEREAS, due to the number of computer users, the variety of computer software
programs utilized, and the constant need for computer upgrades, it is imperative to consistently
maintain the entire city network system; and
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2004, by Resolution 2004-277, the City Council of the City
of Grand Island authorized the Information Technology Division of the Finance Department to
update expired computer software licenses and renewals on the City computers, which included a
three-year maintenance feature providing the option to receive additional upgrades during that
period; and
WHEREAS, the upgrade feature expired on June 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS, as of July 1, 2007, the State of Nebraska entered into a new state-wide
Microsoft Select Agreement with a three year contract term; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island can utilize the Microsoft Select Agreement to
extend all existing software licenses purchased in 2002 until June 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the cost for such license extension is $231,074.52, which can be paid in
three installments of $77,024.84; and
WHEREAS, this is the most cost effective approach to updating and upgrading the
city computer system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Information Technology Division of the
Finance Department is hereby authorized to utilize the Microsoft Select Agreement to extend all
existing software licenses purchased in 2002 until June 30, 2010 at a cost of $231,074.52, which can
be paid in three annual installments.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 14, 2007.
Margare ornady, ayor
Attest:
Paul Briseno, ep ity Clerk
Approved as to Form c r
August 13, 2007 c City Attorney