Laserfiche WebLink
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br /> MIS DIVISION <br /> MEMORANDUM NO. 2011-04 <br /> April 18, 2011 <br /> MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members <br /> FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager <br /> Gerard J. Bauer, Assistant City Manager for Administration <br /> Randy G. Aldrich, Manager, MIS Division <br /> SUBJECT: IBM DB2 Passport Advantage Maintenance Agreement Renewal <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council approve the <br /> attached resolution, authorizing the renewal of the 12-month IBM D132 Passport <br /> Advantage Maintenance Agreement with IBM, Corp. <br /> BACKGROUND: The majority of our in house developed applications are based on the <br /> DB2 database. These systems are critical in the day to day operations. This will allow <br /> us to update to the most currently available version of the software for the duration of the <br /> Agreement. It will also give us access to IBM support resources and personnel for <br /> problem resolution. This gives us a measure of protection for the City of Decatur's <br /> investment in DB2 software, applications and training. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTORS: None anticipated. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: None. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Gerard J. Bauer, Management Services Director(424-2801); <br /> Randy G. Aldrich, MIS Manager(450-2239) <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The $6,885.00 will be paid from the MIS Fund, <br /> reimbursed on a pro rata basis from other funds, and is within existing appropriation <br /> authorizations. <br /> 2 Attachments <br />