TO: Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee
FROM: Chris Sternal, Director of IT
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract to Tyler Technologies for an In-Depth Investment Assessment in the Amount of $43,200.00
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BACKGROUND:
In 2013, the City partnered with Tyler Technologies for their Public Administration Software: Tyler Munis ERP. Initial implementation of Munis consisted of Financials and Utility Billing modules, and has since expanded to include Payroll, Building Inspections, Permitting & Licensing, among many other tools used in the overall management of city operations and resident accessibility to city resources.
CONCLUSION:
Since 2013, Munis use has grown throughout the city with the implementation of new modules and adoption of new tools and software. This Investment Assessment will evaluate the city’s current business processes and provide us with a written report that identifies how modules can be optimized, taking advantage of available functionality.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinance states that purchases over $25,000 may be awarded without written specifications under certain circumstances.
Three (3) of these circumstances apply:
(b) Purchases for additions to and repairs and maintenance of equipment owned by the city which may be more efficiently added to, repaired or maintained by a certain person;
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the mayor and city council;
(g) Purchases of professional services.
Sufficient funds exist utilizing the IT Capital Funds (Org 30040120, Obj 557700, $43,200.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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It is recommended that this item be forwarded to City Council with a recommendation to approve.
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