Specific Explanation:
The Chief Information Officer recommends that City Council approve an ordinance to appropriate the sum of $155,000.00 from the Contributed Capital Project Fund (4515) for the planned Solid Waste Franchise Fee System and Notebook Computers Projects for the Administration and regulatory Affairs Department. This project is budgeted in the approved FY2023 Capital Improvement Plan adopted by City Council.
The project descriptions with allocation amounts are as follows:
PROJECT PROJECT NO. AMOUNT
ARA- Solid Waste WBS# X-650018* $126,000.00
Franchise Fee System
The Solid Waste Franchise Fee System is a planned project that will increase efficiency in processing franchise fees for solid waste haulers. The configuration will occur in the City’s current Infor Public Sector (IPS) environment, also known as HouPermits. The new system will automate the current manual process allowing for improved enforcement and streamlined workflow. The existing agreement with SHI-Government Solutions Inc. and the HITS Enterprise Applications Managed Services contracts will be used for this purchase.
PROJECT PROJECT NO. AMOUNT
ARA- Notebook Computers WBS# X-650020* $29,000.00
This appropriation will allow the City to purchase computer equipment, accessories/peripherals, and services. This project includes the procurement of tablets that are critical for use to field inspections for scheduling, reports, email, time keeping, and other everyday duties. The tablets allow the use of Infor IPS system in real time while in the field and will allow for improved connectivity and increased productivity of the inspectors.
Capital Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2023 Capital Improvement Plan. No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated because of this project; therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Lisa Kent, Chief Information Officer
Houston Information Technology Services
Outline Agreement #s:
OA# 4600015374
OA# 4600016831