HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 98-091 - Auth the Bypass of the Formal Bidding Process & the Purchase of Permit Tracking Computer Software for the Developement Serv Dept . � �
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDDING AUTHORIZING THE BYPASS OF THE FORMAL BIDDING
PROCESS AND THE PURCHASE OF PERMIT TRACKING
COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redding has determined that a true and
very real need exists for the purchase of permit tracking computer software for the
Development Services Department; and
W�-IEREAS, staff has identified only two firms that have a planning module that meets
the City's criteria; and
WHEREAS, the two software vendors have similar capabilities and pricing structure,
and it is necessary to meet with them to review the City's database, explore the most efficient
approach for connecting to that data, and ascertain what can be accomplished within the City's
limited budget; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the City Manager, and upon approval thereof by the City
Council, Redding Municipal Code Section 4.20.120 H.S. provides that the City Council may
by resolution authorize the execution of a contract for supplies, services or equipment without
any previous publication or posting of notice inviting bids or proposals when the Council finds
that the goods or services proposed to be procured do not constitute a public works project;
NOW, �HEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS, DECLARES AND
RESOLVES TI�AT:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The procurement of permit tracking computer software for the Development
Services Department does not constitute a public works project.
3. Pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 4.20.120 H.S., the formal
contract procedures be dispensed with.
4. Staff is directed to meet with Sierra Computer Systems, Inc. and Tidemark
Computer Systems, Inc. to review the City's database, explore the most
efficient approach for connecting to that data, and ascertain what can be \i,�
accomplished within the City's limited budget. �
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5. If negotiations are satisfactorily completed with either vendor, the City Manager
is authorized to execute the necessary contract documentation on behalf of the
City of Redding; and the City Clerk is directed to attest his signature and affix
the seal of the City.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read, and adopted
at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 16th day of .Tune , 1998, by the following
vote:
AYES: COiTNCII,MEMBERS: Anderson, Cibula, Kight and McGeorge
NOES: COLJNCII,MEMBERS: Kehoe
ABSENT: COiJNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COiJNCIL MEMBERS: None
AVID A. HOE, Mayor
Attes�:
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�`onnie Stroytmuv�r, City erk
Form Approved:
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W. Leonard Wingat� ity Attorney
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