10/13/2026 Resolutions 2026-272 RESOLUTION 2026-272
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island utilizes an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
system to support critical financial and administrative functions, including accounting,
budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, human resources, reporting, and other City
operations; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the need for specialized professional consulting
services to evaluate its existing ERP environment, business processes, system utilization,
integrations, reporting capabilities, and future technology requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City solicited proposals for ERP consulting services in accordance with
applicable City procurement requirements; and
WHEREAS, following review and evaluation of the proposals received, Berry, Dunn,
McNeil & Parker, LLC was determined to provide the proposal that best meets the City's needs;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed consulting services will assist the City in assessing its current
Tyler Munis ERP environment, identifying opportunities for process and system improvements,
developing functional and technical requirements, evaluating long-term ERP alternatives, and
developing a strategy and roadmap for the City's future ERP needs; and
WHEREAS, the consulting engagement may also include assistance in developing
procurement documents and providing independent professional guidance should the City
determine that procurement of a new or substantially upgraded ERP system is appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the ERP consulting services shall not exceed $215,000 (FY2027
budgeted for project) with funding available from the Capital Equipment Fund 41055001-85620
and
WHEREAS, approval of this consulting engagement does not constitute authorization for
the purchase or implementation of a new ERP software system, and any future ERP acquisition
requiring City Council approval will be presented separately to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island and that the City Clerk
shall store, retain, and make available for access all related and herein referenced documents in
the same manner as contracts and agreements are retained.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2026.
Roger KSteele, Ma or
Attest:
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Ji Granere, City Clerk
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