Agenda - Council - 04/25/1995 - Laserfiche WebLink

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LOGIS has been providing information system solutions for governmental entities since 1973, and is committed to a Long Range Plan which is monitored by the members and adjusted according to the needs of the organization. Each LOGIS city enjoys a number of unique advantages as a member of the consortium. Service through ownership and the wide area network bring together people and systems to form a reliable, successful, and long lasting partnership. Some of the governmental organizations served in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area include Brooklyn Center, Eagan, Golden Valley, Lakeville, Maple Grove, and St. Louis Park. FundworksrU/TR Sy.~¢m~, White Bear L~¢. Minnesota - In early 1994, TR Systems was formed to consolidate the computer oriented resources from within Tautges, Redpath & Co., LTD. The certified public accounting frrm has over 20 years of experience in advising and auditing cities and other non-profits. Several years ago, as a service to their clients, the firm began offering accounting software packages and designing and implementing hardware systems. This service grew to include a full in-house programming department, staff CPAs involved in computer training and support, and computer specialists providing recommendations, network installation and hardware and software upgrading. FundworksTM was designed from this framework by combining CPA knowledge with the skill of an in-house programming department and the guidance of numerous city finance professionals. Some of the governmental organizations served in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area include Cottage Grove, Moundsview, Oakdale and Lino Lakes. Cost Comparisons: The following details the total cost by vendor for the initial year and future years. [The initial year will include the hardware costs as well as the licensing fees.] It should be noted that the LOGIS structure, while it appears to be the least expensive, is an ongoing annual expense, with the exception of the one time costs as indicated. Therefore Systems, Inc. Software [Financial] - License Fees Annual Maintenance Operating System - License Fee Annual Maintenance lst Yei~r 2hA! Year $110,000 .$ 0 13,750 13,750 28,000 0 4,200 4,200 Novell Network and Hardware - Server [Financial and Network] Additional Hardware and Peripherals* Annual Maintenance on DEC Hardware** Total Proposal 25,897 0 57,218 0 7~696 7.696 $246,761 $ 25,646 * Additional PCs would be desirable to replace the MAC's currently utilized in Finance - th/s would be at an additional cost of approximately $8,000, not included above. ** Maintenance on other hardware - terminals and printers - would be over and above this cost - City would need to acquire maintenance on these items.