HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 13,684RESOLUTION NO. 13,684
RESOLUTION OF THE CIT' OF NATIONAL CITY'
AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION D'F DATA
PROCESSING SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the City of National City has deter-
mined the extent and need for data processing capability
to meet growing demands for service in a more efficient
manner; and,
WHEREAS, current electronic technology has pro-
duced data and word processing equipment which, if in-
stalled, will allow the City to increase productivity and
make better use of its resources; and,
WHEREAS, an independent audit and study of data
processing needs has been conducted; and,
WHEREAS, a five-year data processing plan has
been developed; and,
WHEREAS, the City has allocated funds in its
1981-82 budget for the purchase of computer hardware,
software and related services; and,
WHEREAS, the City has received proposals from
several data .processing vendors pursuant to a Request for
Proposal dated September 24, 1981; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a report,
analysis of proposals and recommendation for data processing
services and equipment from the City Manager; and,
WHEREAS, purch se of data processing facilities
require evaluation of a
ide range of issues other than
cost such as service capabilities, training, history of
company, experience of vendor's personnel etc. rendering
bidding based on cost alone impractical.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
Section 1. The City hereby authorizes the City
Manager to enter into a purchase and/or lease agreement
with Western Information Systems, Inc., Pasadena, Calif-
ornia, in an amount not to exceed $120,000 budgeted funds
for this activity in fiscal year 1981-1982.
Section 2. Pursuant to Section 2.60.110 of
Municipal Code, the City hereby determines that competitive
bidding based on price alone in this acquisition
practical.
is im-
Section 3. The City Council hereby adopts the
five-year data processing system master plan dated July,
1981 to guide staff in implementation of systems.
Section 4. Pursuant to Municipal Code 2.60.220E,
the City hereby standardizes on "Prime" computer hardware
in order that compatibility exist with subsequent purchase
of hardware, software, or peripherals.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November,
1981.
ATTEST:
CITY CLER