Title
Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Small Government Enterprise Agreement for Geographic Information System (GIS) Licensing (B)
Explanation
ESRI Aeronautical Reconnaissance Coverage Geographical Information System (ArcGIS) software is used throughout the City for a wide variety of functions and systems. The City has been using ArcGIS software for over 20 years. ArcGIS is a key software for the City, being used in ten departments in thirteen divisions to support essential City operations, with the online maps being used by large numbers of community builders and neighbors. Some of the essential operations supported by ArcGIS are critical functions for public safety, emergency management, and infrastructure maintenance, including the COVID-19 Dashboard and the Public Works asset management system.
Currently the City licenses ArcGIS as individual licenses. In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in the demand for GIS related services. Over the past three years, the cost of the annual license renewal has increased by 27% due to licenses being added. At this time, we do not have enough ArcGIS licenses at appropriate levels to meet the increased demand. The upfront cost of adding more individual licenses is prohibitive for most departments. Obtaining an ESRI Small Government Enterprise Agreement for the ArcGIS licensing will resolve this problem. The Small Government Enterprise Agreement will provide uncapped amounts of ArcGIS licenses for all City departments to meet current and foreseeable future needs.
Strategic Connection
This item is connected to Goal 5: “Best in Class” Neighbor Services and is a normal priority item.
Fiscal Note
The ESRI Small Government Enterprise Agreement is a three-year contract. Year one and year two of the contract are covered by existing funds, no fiscal impact. Year three of the contract will see a $20,000 increase, to be divided among participating departments and will be absorbed into existing operati...
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