HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-211 N.C.S. 12/17/2007 Resolution No. 2007-211 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN A
CONTRACT WITH EDEN SYSTEMS (A DIVISION OF TYLER TECHNOLOGIES) TO
INSTALL A NEW COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SYSTEM TO REPLACE
PENTAMATION SOFTWARE
WHEREAS, the City purchased a new Pentamation Financial System over 4 years ago
against the wishes of City staff and has failed work properly since first installed; and
WHEREAS, staff has created over 100 workarounds in order to make the system more
functional; and
WHEREAS, City staff has lost thousands of hours of productive time due to the current
system shortcomings; and
WHEREAS, in staff s opinion, the Pentamation system will no longer meet the needs of
the City's financial requirements; and
WHEREAS, on November 7 and 8, 2007, City staff from all departments participated in
demonstrations of the Eden System/Tyler Technologies and found that the sophistication of the
technology far surpassed the current Pentamation functionality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that representatives from all City
departments strongly support the approval of this resolution to change financial systems and
encourage the City Council to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Eden
Systems/Tyler Technologies not to exceed $725,000.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REI~'ERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 17`x' day of December, f
2007, by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Nau, Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: O'Brien ~
ABSENT: Freitas, Harris
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
City Clerk May, r
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