HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18848: ONLINE SOLUTIONS, LLC, CITIZENSERVE SOFTWARE P.R. No. 18848
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
RENEW A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION WITH ONLINE
SOLUTIONS, LLC, OF TEMPE, ARIZONA, FOR
CITIZENSERVE SOFTWARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH DIVISION, IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $25, 500 . 00 . FUNDS AVAILABLE IN
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-1304-
541-57-00 .
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 13-119, the City Council
authorized the City Manager to purchase a one-year
subscription with Online Solution, LLC, for CitizenServe
code enforcement software for the Environmental Health
Division in its code enforcement efforts; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 14-124 , the City Council
authorized an additional one (1) year subscription; and
WHEREAS, the current software has been beneficial in
assisting the Environmental Health Division in its code
enforcement efforts; and
WHEREAS, the system has proven to be very efficient
and easy to use by staff and has demonstrated the
capability to document all relevant code enforcement
activity by staff for easy record keeping and reporting;
and
WHEREAS, the increase in cost is due to the addition
of new users being added to the system; and
WHEREAS, CitizenServe completely automates the process
of opening cases, scheduling inspection and recording
violations, as well as maintaining photographic evidence of
violations; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City
of Port Arthur to continue with the current service being
provided by Online Solutions, LLC; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in account number 001-
1304-541-57-00 .
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Manager is hereby authorized
to renew the subscription with Online Solutions, LLC for
CitizenServe software for one additional (1) year, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" .
Section 3 . That a copy of the caption of this resolution
shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
February, A.D. , 2015, at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote : AYES :
MAYOR:
COUNCILMEMBERS :
NOES :
Deloris Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Ti e .,f ty Attorney
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal
City Manager
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Director Code Enforcement
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Deborah Echols
Director of Finance
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Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
Date Invoice
10/27/2014 2027
CTu....e 1 4C. Terms Due
Due on receipt 10/27/2014
onlinesotutions
1101 east warner
suite 160
tempe, az 85284
City of Port Arthur
444 4th St
Port Arthur,TX 77640
Activity Quantity Rate Amount
Annual Billing • 17 Citizenserve user Subscriptions(3/1/2015 through 2/28/2016) 17 1,500.00 25,500.00
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