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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 5.C.
For Meeting of: June 2, 2015

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing amendment to Software License, Implementation, Support and Maintenance Agreement with N. Harris Computer Corporation
SUBMITTED BY: Cindy Epperson, Director of Finance & Budget
James Dean, Utility Services Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

On May 5, 2015, the City Council received a report on the Utility Billing Business Process Analysis and recommended purchase of a new $1.3 million Utility Account Management Software replacement. Presented for your approval is an amendment to the Cayenta contract to implement the Cayenta Customer Information System (CIS) software. (Cayenta is a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation).

At the May 5th meeting, Council also approved a contract with Accent Consulting to serve as the project manager for the proposed implementation of the new utility billing software and an appropriation to fund the $108,000 project.  Accent Consulting has reviewed the attached contract amendment, and their recommendations have been incorporated.

Resolution: XOrdinance:
Other (Specify): 
Contract: XContract Term: 
Start Date: End Date: Upon Completion
Item Budgeted: YesAmount: $1.4 Million
Funding Source/Fiscal Impact:Cumulative Reserve for Capital Improvement--Wastewater and Water contributions
Strategic Priority:Public Trust and Accountability
Insurance Required? No
Mail to: Cayenta, Attn: Barry Dunphy, 4200 North Fraser Way Suite 201, Burnaby, BC V5J 5K7, Canada
Phone: 866-229-3682
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution-Cayenta Contract Amendment for CIS5/21/2015Resolution
Cayenta Contract Amendment5/27/2015Contract
Cayenta SOW5/27/2015Exhibit