CC MEETING: August 16, 2016
DATE: August 9, 2016
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Lon Fairless, IT Director
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement Between The North Central Texas Council of Governments And City of Carrollton To Purchase 2016 Aerial Photography In An Amount Not To Exceed $6,308.50.
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BACKGROUND:
The City has participated in the NCTCOG’s cooperative aerial photography projects in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2011. In 2013, the NCTCOG partnered with a new vendor, Woolpert. Regional agencies realize best value pricing through NCTCOG shared purchasing projects. The data delivered provides updated information for the City’s Geographic Information System, GIS, used for internal department business needs as well as for online public access. The City GIS User Group has recommended participation in the 2016 cooperative aerial photography project. In the future, these type individual purchases may be included in a broader NCTCOG cooperative purchasing program.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The funds for this item are included in the Information Technology GIS Capital Project 113380199.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments to purchase 2016 Aerial Photography.