HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Dynix System Upgrade for Public Library RESOLUTION NO. 00-003
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF
DYNIX SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR THE
AMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Ames Public Library's computer system, which provides access to its
databases, provides services to library users, and manages the Library's 165,000+ items in its
collections, is outdated and experiencing performance problems, and it is necessary for the Library
to move to the new generation of Dynix hardware and software; and,
WHEREAS, the 1999/2000 CIP includes $94,000 for the purchase of this equipment from
available Information Services replacement funds that have accumulated over the past five years;
and,
WHEREAS, the Library Board of Trustees approved the purchase contract and the
expenditure of computer replacement funds for the new system in August 1999; and,
WHEREAS, the total cost of the system is $91,258,01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,
that the expenditure of$91,258.01 in Information Services replacement funds for the Dynix system
upgrade for the Ames Public Library is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 11 th day of January, 2000.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 Ith day of January, 2000.