HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Reauthorizing GIS Software Enterprise Licensing Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 24-414
RESOLUTION REAUTHORIZING THE GIS SOFTWARE
ENTERPRISE LICENSING AGREEMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City has made a considerable investment in Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) technologies including the necessary software; and,
WHEREAS,the City uses ArcGIS as its primary GIS software platform and has numerous
server, desktop, and web applications deployed throughout the organization. ArcGIS is developed
and distributed by Environmental Systems Research Institute(ESRI)of Redlands, California; and,
WHEREAS, in FY 2009/10, the City transitioned from a standalone licensing model to an
Enterprise (unlimited) Licensing Agreement. This contract expires September 2024 and thus
requires reauthorization to continue licensing through 2027; and,
WHEREAS, the Enterprise Agreement contract cost for FY 2024/25 through FY 2026/27
has increased $3,300 per year to $69,800 for each of the three contract years, bringing the 3-year
total cost to $209,400. The expenses are appropriated across the various City Departments in
proportion to their use of the services. The agreement contains a non-appropriation clause,
allowing cancellation in later years if funding is not approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the reauthorization of the Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research
Institute of Redlands, California, for a term of 3 years at a rate of$69,800 per annum is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of July, 2024.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Rollins
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher, Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of July, 2024.