HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of software license from Sungard HTE RESOLUTION NO. 04-503
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE LICENSE AND RELATED
SERVICES FROM SUNGARD HTE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City of Ames has used HTE financial software since 1993 without a significant
upgrade; and,
WHEREAS, the Sungard HTE NaviLine software application adds graphical user interface
functionality to HTE menu driven financial software; and,
WHEREAS,the City utilizes the following major modules of Sungard HTE software that would be
included in the proposed conversion: GMBA/Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing/Inventory, Building
Inspections,Land Management, and Utility Billing; and,
WHEREAS,NaviLine provides an upgrade version of these modules; and,
WHEREAS, while Sungard HTE has stated that maintenance of the menu driven version will
continue,enhancements and upgrades in several areas have been discontinued,causing benefits of program
upgrades to be unavailable to users; and,
WHEREAS,staffhas researched the NaviLine application and attended demonstrations at HTE user
group meetings and found NaviLine to have numerous advantages over the current version; and,
WHEREAS,the total estimated cost to upgrade to NaviLine is $59,720; and,
WHEREAS,funding for this purchase is available from savings in the approved FY 2004/05 budget
for the Information Services Division.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
waiver of formal bidding requirements is hereby approved, and the purchase of the NaviLine software
license,implementation services,and training from Sungard HTE at an estimated cost of$59,720 is hereby
authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of November,2004.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman,Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of November,2004.