HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-06 - AGENDA REPORTS - FIN MGMT (2)CITY OF SANTA CI.ARITA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Boyer and Council Members
FROM: George A. Caravalho, City Manager
DATE: January 31, 1996
SUBJECT: Financial Management Replacement System
For the past several years, the City has been integrating local area networks to
meet the office automation and growth needs of the City. The system has grown
from 40 terminals to 213 PCs. Currently, the core system is comprised of
outdated hardware and software that is heavily loaded and performs inadequately.
City staff are in the process of evaluating solutions to provide for the present and
future technology needs of the City. This system will expand our ability to collect,
analyze, interpret and distribute information. As was demonstrated in the
Connecting Communities Technology Expo, great demands are being placed on the
City's technological abilities by City staff and citizens desiring connection to the
local schools, libraries, businesses and other government agencies. For the City
to continue its migration to open systems, replacement of the remaining Wang
applications is necessary. The components to be replaced include general ledger
and accounting, budgeting and human resource programs.
On November 1, 1995, a Request for Proposal for the Financial Management
Systems was sent to various vendors. The vendor proposals are in the process of
being evaluated by staff. Several steps will be included in this process including
the procurement of hardware and software.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council will receive and review Financial Management System report.
s: \ i r Woes 1 fl nstudy.gae
Agenda Item: