HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of software maintenance for Joint Public Safety Network RESOLUTION NO. 08-264
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FROM
SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR FOR JOINT PUBLIC SAFETY NETWORK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2005, the City entered into a 28-E Agreement with Iowa State
University and the Story County Sheriff's Office supporting a joint computer network for public
safety; and this agreement includes the sharing of network costs; and,
WHEREAS,the total cost associated with the operation of the network was approved by the
Council as part of the FY 2008/09 budget process and included$52,207 for existing Sungard Public
Sector software maintenance; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the 28-E Agreement, the City is responsible for arranging and
payment of software maintenance; and,
WHEREAS,Sungard Public Sector is the shared public safety software vendor for the Public
Safety Computer-Aided Dispatch, Police Records, Phase II Mapping, NCIC/State Interface, and
reporting applications; and,
WHEREAS,the City contracts with the vendor on an annual basis for maintenance services,
and Sungard Public Sector is the sole provider of maintenance for these software applications; and,
WHEREAS,included in this yearly maintenance is 24-hour programming support,software
upgrades on all applications throughout the year,and eligibility to participate in the annual Sungard
Users'Group meeting where software enhancements are requested and formalized for the next year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that formal bidding requirements are hereby waived, and City staff is authorized to enter into FY
2008/09 software maintenance contracts with Sungard Public Sector at an estimated amount of
$52,207.
ADOPTED THIS 24`'' day of June, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t'day of June, 2008.