HomeMy WebLinkAboutF. SUNGARD H.T.E. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Date: Reference No. Subject Page 5/6/05 Proposal from Sungard H.T.E. to provide application software training for code enforcement personnel RECOMMENDATION: Presented for City Council consideration and approval is a proposal from SunGard/H.T.E. to provide application software training for code enforcement personnel at a cost of $4,800 plus travel expenses. BACKGROUND: In 1994, the City of Port Arthur installed a central computer system with application software for various departments. At that time, departments received training on the new systems. Due to changes in personnel, and modifications to the software that have occurred during these past 10 years, and in order to improve our operational efficiency, it is recommended that we receive on site training in some of the applications. The code enforcement area is the first to be recommended for this additional training. The CE product tracks various code violations, especially high grass and junk motor vehicles. This system also provides accounting with the information to bill these charges. This training must be scheduled well in advance of the site visit. The training will be scheduled for October 4-7, 2005. BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT: The cost for the training is $4,800 for four days plus reimbursement for travel expenses. The total estimated cost of this training is $6,000. Funds for this training will be recommended in the 2005- 2006 budget for the Community Services Department, Environmental Health Division. STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: This training will enhance the efficiency of the environmental health staff. 'Lax~rence Baker, ' ' ~ Director of Community Services Prepared by:LB~RU Disposition by Council: Processed by City Secretary Approved by: ( ) Approve ( )Other (Describe) Date: SUNGARD' HTE INC. May 6, 2005 City of Port Arthur Phone: 409-983-8240 Karen Poullard kdp~portarthur.net 444 Fourth St. Port Arthur, TX 77640 Dear Karen: Please accept this letter as confirmation of your request for additional Code Enforcement (CE) Training, October 4th -- 7th, 2005. Training will be held at the City of Port Arthur, TX. Charges for the training visit will be $150.00 per hour, for an approximate total of $ 4,800.00 for the 4 days of training. Payment is due as incurred upon receipt of invoice. Please note that this is an estimate, you will be charged for the actual hours worked. Travel and living expenses are in addition to the prices quoted above and will be invoiced as incurred and shall be governed by the SunGard HTE Corporate Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy. Please sign and fax this confirmation to my attention at (801) 457-0726. Authorized Signature: Please print: Name Title: Should you have any questions or concems regarding this confirmation, please do not hesitate to contact me at (800)-727-8088 ext. 3292. FAX: (801) 457-0726 Sincerely, VicI usch Vicki Busch Project Coordinator