Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPORT OF THE CITY’S FINANCIAL SOFTWARE.
Brief Description: This Resolution is for approval of the City’s financial software support contract with Software Solutions, Inc. (SSI).
Body
Legislative History
18-193- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Upgraded Utility Billing and Financial Analytics Software from Software Solutions, Inc.
Purpose & Explanation
The purpose of this Resolution is to authorize the City Manager to approve the software support agreement with SSI. The support agreement is for the general ledger, payroll, utility billing, analytics and purchase order requisition programs.
The added modules caused the cost of the support agreement to exceed $25,000 and now requires Council approval.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
X Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (Account #101-7510, $32,000)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Software Solutions, Inc.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Asst City Manager/Finance Director