09/27/2005 Resolutions 2005-280
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-280
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island uses an AS400 computer system to process
utility billing, special assessments, building permits, utility work orders and backflow prevention
applications; and
WHEREAS, the City's existing AS400 computer system is outdated and the IBM
disaster recovery contract expired in July of this year; and
WHEREAS, a 6-month extension has been granted to allow the City to purchase a
new AS400 computer system; and
WHEREAS, a new AS400 computer system can be purchased from the state contract
holder; and
WHEREAS, purchasing the computer system from the state contract holder meets all
statutory bidding requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of IBM iSeries Model 520
Express System to replace existing AS400 eSeries Model 9406-600 from Pinnacle Business System,
Inc. of Edmond, Oklahoma, the state contract holder, in the amount of $32,765.01 is hereby
approved.
Adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 27,2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
September 22, 2005