05/22/2012 Resolutions 2012-135RESOLU TION 2012-135
WHEREAS, the Information Technology Division of the Finance Department
works continually on maintaining the city's computer network, both hardware and
software, etc, and
WHEREAS, due to the growing number of Geographic Information System (GIS)
users, the variety of GIS software programs utilized and the constant need for software
upgrades, it is imperative to consistently maintain the entire city software licenses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island can utilize the Environmental Systems
Research Institute (ESRI) Small Government Enterprise License Agreement to install an
unlimited amount of licenses with the City until June, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the cost for such an agreement is $105,000, which can be paid in
three annual installments of $35,000; and
WHEREAS, this is the most cost effective approach to upgrading GIS software,
and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney's office;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Information Technology
Department is hereby authorized to utilize the ESRI Small Government Enterprise License
Agreement by entering into a three-year agreement to license any City computer for ESRI
software at a cost of $105,000, which can be paid in three annual installments.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 22, 2012.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form �
May 21, 2012 � City A rney