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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Renewal of IBM Operating System Software for
AS400 from Logical Design, Inc., of Rancho Cordova, CA ($31,598.00)
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2005
PREPARED BY: Information Systems Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the renewal of
the operating system software for the City's IBM AS400 computer
from Logical Design, Inc., of Rancho Cordova, CA, in the amount of
($31,598.00), and grant City Manager authority to approve
subsequent annual renewals.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The heart of any computer is its operating system. It is the
foundational software, upon which all other applications and utilities
operate. A computer cannot operate without an operating system.
The City's IBM AS400 computer operating system is licensed annually through IBM.
Logical Design, Inc. is the IBM vendor/partner assigned to handle the City's account. Prices are standard
and there would be no savings to the City by buying directly from IBM or from another IBM
vendorlpartner. Accordingly, staff is recommending selection of Logical Design, Inc. for the software
license purchase in the amount of ($31,598.00). This amount includes applicable taxes.
There is no alternative to renewing the software license so long as the City uses the IBM AS400
computer.
This item has been budgeted.
FUNDING: ISD DATA PROCESS NG SOFTWARE -100412.7313 ($31,598.00)
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James R. Krueger, Finance Director
Steve Mann
Information Systems Manager
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APPROVED:
Blair ' , City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF IBM OPERATING
SYSTEM SOFTWARE FOR AS400
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code §3.20.070 authorizes dispensing with bids for
purchases of supplies, services, or equipment when it is in the best interest of the City to do so;
and
WHEREAS, the City's IBM AS400 computer operating system is licensed annually
through IBM; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the renewal of the
operating system software license for the City's IBM AS400 computer from Logical Design, Inc.,
of Rancho Cordova, CA, in the amount of $31,598.00; and
WHEREAS, the heart of any computer is its operating system. It is the foundational
software, upon which all other applications and utilities operate. A computer cannot operate
without an operating system; and
WHEREAS, Logical Design, Inc. is the IBM vendor/partner assigned to handle the City's
account. Prices are standard and there would be no savings to the City by buying directly from
IBM or from another IBM vendor/partner; and
WHEREAS, there is no alternative to renewing the software license so long as the City
uses the IBM AS400 computer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the renewal of IBM Operating System Software for AS400 from Logical Design, Inc., of Rancho
Cordova, California, in the amount of $31,598.00.
Dated: August 3, 2005
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2005-156 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held August 3, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce,
and Mayor Beckman
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: - COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. iBLA KSTON
City Clerk
2005-156