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MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br /> Management Information Services Division <br /> MEMORANDUM 2010-17 <br /> March 15, 2010 <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 Aldrich, Manager, MIS Division�_...�.ls /��i�-,.�� <br /> SUBJECT: Purchase of IBM D62 Passport Advantage Maintenance Agreement <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council approve the attached resolution, <br /> authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with <br /> IBM for IBM D62 Passport Advantage Maintenance Agreement. <br /> BACKGROUND: The majority of our in house developed applications are based on <br /> the DB2 database. This will allow us to update to the most currently <br /> available version of the software for the duration of the Agreement. <br /> It will also give us access to IBM support resources and personnel <br /> for problem resolution. This gives us a measure of protection for the <br /> City of Decatur's investment in DB2 software, applications and <br /> training. , <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTORS: None anticipated. <br /> I <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: None. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Gerard J. Bauer, Management Services Director(424-2801) <br /> Randy Aldrich, MIS Manager(450-2239) <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The $6,885.00 will be paid from the MIS Fund, reimbursed on a pro <br /> rata basis from other funds, and is within existing appropriation <br /> authorizations. <br /> 1 Attachments <br />