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. e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Requested By: Mav 23. 2~:t Wayne ~bo . Bude:et Agenda Date Requested: Source of Funds: CIP Funds 003 & 015 Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: X Account Number: 003-9890-878-1100 015-9892-878-1100 Amount Budget1ed: $27,900 Department: Planning Exhibits: Contract for Services Amount Requested: $17,700 Exhibits: Ordinance Budgeted Item: YES SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Summarv One of the primary goals of the newly-formed GIS Division is to provide the public with key City mapping and data via the City's website. The data to be made available includes City jurisdictional boundaries (i.e. city limits and industrial district boundaries), street centerlines, parcels, drainage channels, aerial photography, zoning districts, council districts and City parks. The Division conducted research of several firms who specialize in implementing web-based GIS and solicited qualifications from those who have demonstrated experience and success in the implementation of this technology in a variety of applications. A select committee from the City's GIS and MIS Divisions was established to review and discuss all qualifications received in order to select the best firm for the project. The committee reviewed qualifications from R7 Solutions, PBS&J, Claunch & Miller, and Geographic Technologies Group (GTG). The committee's review was based on several factors including experience of the company's GIS staff, experience in implementing web-based GIS applications and experience in working with projects of similar size,and scope to La Porte. The committee unanimously selected the firm of Claunch & Miller, Inc. to assist in designing and implementing this project. Staffhas met with Cluanch & Miller to determine the scope of work and the company's proposal for the project. As a result, a Contract for Services has been drafted for consideration by Council. The subjeet contract has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Representatives from Claunch & Miller will provide a brief presentation to Council and will address any questions and comments regarding this project. Recommendation Staff recommends that Council authorize execution ofa contract between the City and Cla,unch & Miller, Inc. for professional services associated with the City's web-based GIS project. Action Required bv Council: Consider approval of Ordinance 2005-2829, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Claunch & Miller, Inc. to provide professional services associated with the City's web-based GIS pro:ect. ~/;8~,s- ~