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ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM <br /> No. 07-126 <br /> November 19, 2007 <br /> TO: The Honor,able Mayor Paul Osborne and City Council Members <br /> FROM: Steve G , City Manager <br /> Greg C w , Assistant Cit <br /> Mark S it , Senior Pl <br /> SUBJECT: Agreem t for On-going GP Services by Eastern Illinois University <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the approval of the attached <br /> Agreement for on-going mapping, creating and providing data services through GPS <br /> technology by Eastern Illinois University. <br /> BACKGROLJND: In December 2006, the Council passed Resolution R2006-190, <br /> authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $340,000.00 for the "purpose of <br /> developing and implementing mapping and data services for the operations of the City <br /> and to serve the residents of the City with timely and accurate geographic information." <br /> Since the passage of the resolution great and significant strides have been made to fulfill <br /> that purpose as contained in the quarterly reports which have been provided to you. <br /> In less than one (1) year, the City's GIS system is state of the art; it has been populated <br /> with over 30 layers of detailed geographic information ranging from corrected addresses <br /> to a complete zoning map. The system grows more inclusive and mare accurate as our <br /> tools and skills become mare honed. <br /> Please note that the attached Agreement for GPS services is within the current budget. No <br /> additional funds are needed nor are any being solicited. Our only need is to clarify our <br /> status, gain the Council's approval of this phase of the data development and to allow this <br /> segment of GIS work to continue. This will benefit multiple City department and other <br /> units of local government. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There are no known objections from any source. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: This program will be conducted in conjunction with <br /> numerous City departments, the Decatur Sanitary District and other units of local <br /> government. <br /> STAFF REFERENCES: If Council members have questions they may contact Mark <br />� Smith, Senior Planner, 424-2790, or at mismithLcu,decaturnet.org. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The project cost of is within the currently approved <br /> budget and will be paid from the GIS Fund. <br />