CONSENT AGENDA - Paul Grosse, I.T. Manager
Title
PAYMENT TO SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL FOR MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT ANNUAL LICENSING RENEWAL
Background
Council is asked to approve the 2017 payment of $53,191 for the above referenced contract pursuant to the Blaine City Charter section 6.05, which requires City Council approval of all purchases or contracts in excess of $20,000.
With regard to the agreement, the City is entering the second year of a three-year Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft, based upon contracts negotiated by the State of Minnesota for 2016 through 2018. The licensing includes PC operating system support, Microsoft Office, network connectivity licensing, server licenses, as well as other specific licensed products. The 2017 payment is roughly $18,000 less than the 2016 licensing charge.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the payment