Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of various City Departments, to enter into a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for 2023 ArcGISPro training for the City’s geographic information systems (GIS). This training will consist of migrating, creating and editing data associated with ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro software. The City’s GIS system supports several business applications utilized by city residents and city employees. The applications include but are not limited to: crime mapping, snow and ice operation applications, capital improvement projects mapping, utility dashboards, and zoning map applications. Authorization of the 2023 ArcGISPro training will ensure that the City can continue to meet emerging GIS technology needs expeditiously and cost-effectively. This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $67,760.00 for the above-mentioned purpose. This amount will cover a one-year term, one (1) year from the date of a confirmed purchase order from the Columbus City Auditor's Office.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code Section 329. Sole source designation is requested as ESRI (which is the City’s technology standard for GIS software) is the sole provider of licensing, maintenance and support for its GIS software products.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the above-described purpose are budgeted and available in the 2023 Information Services Operating Budget.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), City Account #: 010901;
CC/FID#: 95-2775732; Expiration Date: 03/07/2024
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of various City Departments, to enter into an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for 2023 ArcGISPro software training for the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) system; in accordance with the sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $67,760.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($67,760.00)
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of various City Departments, to enter into an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for 2023 ArcGISPro software training for the City’s geographic information systems (GIS) system; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 ArcGISPro training will consist of migrating, creating and editing data associated with GIS ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro software. The City’s GIS system supports several business applications utilized by city residents and city employees. The applications include but are not limited to: crime mapping, snow and ice operation applications, capital improvement projects mapping, utility dashboards, and zoning map applications; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $67,760.00 for the above-described purpose for a term of one-year, starting one (1) year from the date of a purchase order confirmed by the Columbus City Auditor's Office; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of various City Departments, to enter into an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for 2023 ArcGISPro software training for the City’s geographic information systems (GIS) system; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of various City Departments, be and is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for 2023 ARCGISPro software training for the City’s geographic information systems (GIS) system, for a term period of one (1) year from the date of a purchase order confirmed by the Columbus City Auditor's Office, at a cost of $67,760.00.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $67,760.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary is hereby authorized as shown in the attachment to this ordinance. (Please See attachment 1630-2023 EXP )
SECTION 3. That the agreement being renewed via this ordinance is being done so in accordance with the sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any changes to revise the funding source for any contract or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.