Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a One-Year Agreement with CentralSquare for Software Licensing and Maintenance - ($160,374.49 to be paid from Budget Line A3120.416 (Computerization/Technology Upgrades), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT
WITH CENTRALSQUARE FOR SOFTWARE
LICENSING AND MAINTENANCE
Whereas, by letter dated August 7, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation for the Mayor to enter into a one-year agreement with CentralSquare for the renewal of the software licensing and maintenance agreement for the 'Impact' CAD and RMS systems; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has utilized the ‘Impact’ CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) and RMS (Records Management System) software from CentralSquare since 2015 to manage its 911 call intake, coordination, and records management functions; and
Whereas, the software licensing and maintenance agreement with CentralSquare expired on March 1, 2024, and there is a need to renew this agreement for a period of one year to ensure continued functionality and support; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety anticipates transitioning to a new CAD and RMS software system provided by Tyler Technology and does not expect to extend this contract beyond February 2025; and
Whereas, the Honorable Council, on April 24, 2024, approved an ordinance updating the City of Mount Vernon's Procurement procedures, which includes an exemption for professional services requiring special or technical skills, such as customized computer software, as outlined in Section 6, subsection A, sub-subsection b(ix); and
Whereas, the cost for this contract renewal will be $160,374.49, which will be satisfied from Budget Line A3120.416 (Computerization/Technology Upgrades); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a one-year agreement with CentralSquare for the renewal of the software licensing and maintenance agreement for the 'Impact' CAD and RMS systems.
Section 2. Term. The contract term shall be from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
Section 3. Cost. The total cost of the contract renewal is $160,374.49, to be paid from Budget Line A3120.416 (Computerization/Technology Upgrades).
Section 4. Exemption. Pursuant to the City of Mount Vernon’s Procurement procedures, this contract is exempt from the competitive procurement process due to its nature as a professional service requiring special or technical skills and involving customized software.
Section 5. Definitions.
• Department of Public Safety: The City department responsible for maintaining public safety through effective management of emergency services.
• CentralSquare: The software provider for the 'Impact' CAD and RMS systems used by the Department of Public Safety.
• CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch): A system used to manage and coordinate emergency calls and dispatch services.
• RMS (Records Management System): A system used to manage and store records and data related to public safety operations.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.