City of Columbus - File #: 0917-2004

• File #: 0917-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/10/2004
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 5/24/2004
• Final action: 5/26/2004
• Title: To authorize and direct the Finance Director to enter into agreement for the purchase of software customization from CrisNET, Inc., for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $214,533.00 from the 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund and VAWA Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($214,533.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/26/2004	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
5/25/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
5/24/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
5/24/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
5/14/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
5/14/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/13/2004	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/13/2004	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/13/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/13/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/13/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/13/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/13/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/13/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/13/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/12/2004	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/12/2004	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/12/2004	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/12/2004	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/12/2004	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/12/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/10/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND

Need: The Division of Police needs to purchase customization of their records management system from CrisNET, Inc. The Division of Police will use this customization to create a LEADS interface, create an electronic Crime Lab management system, create an electronic accident report with diagramming and create an electronic arrest report. This purchase will improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Division personnel.

Bid Information: CrisNET is the developer/vendor for the Division of Police's current records management system. CrisNET has a current contract for software support and maintenance with the City of Columbus. They are the only company that can customize this records management system and the purchase price of the customization is:
Electronic Accident report with Diagramming $95,533
Crime Lab Management System $60,000
LEADS interface $37,000
Arrest Report $22,000
Total $214,533

Contract Compliance No. 54-1210813

Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested because of a grant deadline of the middle of May 2004.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Since this purchase will be made with funds from the 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and a VAWA Grant, there will be no immediate effect on the financial status of the General Fund.

Title

To authorize and direct the Finance Director to enter into agreement for the purchase of software customization from CrisNET, Inc., for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $214,533.00 from the 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund and VAWA Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($214,533.00)

Body

WHEREAS, CrisNET, Inc. has a current contract with the City for software support and maintenance; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase this software customization to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Division personnel; and

WHEREAS, cost for this purchase was negotiated by...