HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.C.6. AutoCAD License Renewal
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City of Shakopee CONSEr~T
Memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Ryan Halverson, Engineering Technician
SUBJECT: AutoCAD License Renewal
DATE: November 7,2007
Introduction
The Council is asked to authorize renewing the City's service agreement for its AutoCAD
Software at a cost of $11 ,448.
Background
AutoCAD is a software program that provides the Engineering Department with the capabilities
to perform 2D and 3D civil design and drafting. It is utilized to produce maps, utility inventory,
GIS integration, preparation of feasibility reports and for design of public improvement projects
to produce construction plans.
The Engineering Department has 5 network licenses of AutoCAD for use by a total of 10
employees from Engineering, Public Works and GIS staff.
The new license agreement will upgrade all licenses to the current version of AutoCAD
software. Technical support is provided for each network license.
Without a new service agreement, software upgrades and maintenance would not be available.
Outdated software leads to file incompatibility as developers and engineers submit files for City
use. This would limit the City's ability to keep up to date with the most current software which
is utilized by city employees on a day-to-day basis.
Budget Impact
This expenditure was budgeted for 2007. The cost of the renewal is $11,448. These funds will
be taken from budgeted Engineering funds.
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Alternatives
1. Authorize the appropriate city staff to renew the AutoCAD Service Agreement for an
amount not to exceed $11,448.
2. Deny the purchase of AutoCAD Service Agreements.
3. Table for additional information.
Action Requested
1. The Council is asked to authorize appropriate city staff to renew our AutoCAD
Service Agreement through DLT Solutions for an amount not to exceed $11,448 from
the Engineering budget.
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Ryan Halverson
Engineering Technician
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