HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of software for Legal Department RESOLUTION NO. 07-026
RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR
PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE FOR LEGAL DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,currently,the Legal Department uses a paper filing system to categorize and store
documents,but search capabilities are limited and no comprehensive index exists; and,
WHEREAS,legal matters are difficult to track from receipt to completion,making it difficult
for the City Attorney to monitor,analyze,and report the responsiveness and effectiveness of the Legal
Department; and,
WHEREAS, new law office software is available to integrate case and project management,
document generation and storage, and legal matters tracking functions; and,
WHEREAS,two proposals were received that met the needs,and of the two,Prolaw Enterprise
Front Office was less expensive to purchase and maintain; and,
WHEREAS, the total cost for software, installation, staff training, and usage of a network
server is $26,098.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the budget amendment for the purchase of law office management software, hardware, and training
totaling $26,098 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of January, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of January, 2007.