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KENG ALASKA
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -41
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF PUBWORKS SOFTWARE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $16,600.
WHEREAS, the administration has identified asset management as a priority; and,
WHEREAS, the new software will locate and track Public Works assets; and,
WHEREAS, this software was not originally budgeted; and,
WHEREAS, Public Works Administration budget had savings in printing and binding
and professional services accounts due to capital projects managing contracts; and,
WHEREAS, the Shop, Streets, Dock, Building and Parks Departments have operating
supplies funds available due to prioritization of operational costs; and,
WHEREAS, Water and Sewer have contingency funds available; and,
WHEREAS, the new software will improve the Public Works Department to operate
more effectively and proficiently.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, the City is authorized to purchase PubWorks Software for the total amount
of $16,600.00.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of May,
2011.
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
KENAI, ALASKA
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MEMO:
TO: Rick Koch, City Manager
FROM: Kevin Lyon, Public Works Director
DATE: May 12, 2011
SUBJECT: PubWorks (Public Works) Software
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The Public Works Department is requesting to purchase PubWorks software. PubWorks
software is a client - server product specifically designed for Public Works agencies to
enable the Public Works department to function with better communication and
productivity. The PubWorks software is very intuitive product that is easy to install,
administer, and use. The number of agencies currently using this system is 330 and has
been in business for 13 years.
The pricing and licensing for PubWorks software is sold as a site license that includes
the entire City. There is no limit on the number of clients or pc's on software that is
installed. The total cost for the PubWorks Software is $16,600 including installation and
user training. The annual support and maintenance is estimated at $2,457 a year.
Accounts were determined by the director's evaluation of each department and how
much the department would benefit from the use of the software. This software would
be charged to the following accounts:
PWA Comp. Software 001.431.2026= $1,500
Shop Comp. Software 001.432.2026= $1,600
Street Comp. Software 001.433.2026 = $3,900
Building Comp. Software 001.434.2026= $1,400
Streetlights Operating Supplies 001.435.2026= $1,400
Park Misc. 001.446.2026= $1,000
Dock Operating Supplies 001.460.2026 =$ 500
Water Comp. Software 010.465.2026= $2,500
Sewer Comp. Software 010.466.2026= $2,500
WWTP Comp. Software 010.467.2026 =$ 300
TOTAL $16,600