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City Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2006 Page 14 of 16 the proposals and the software were disappointing. The software costs were reasonable, but the cost for training and conversion was high and most likely would have increased over the life of the project. Because the reporting packages were complicated and difficult to use the project was put on hold. The City of Broomfield recently purchased Innoprise Software and is in the process of installing Utility Billing. The City of Louisville visited and conferred with the vendor at Broomfield City facility and was impressed with the software and its functionality. The vendor was invited to attend an all day on-site visit to the City of Louisville, where various City departments attended the demonstrations and were also impressed. The following is a breakdown of the software proposals: One Time Maintenance Software Software Set up Total 1st Annual as a 0/0 of Vendor Costs Costs Year Cost Maintenance Software Innoprise $230,000 $47,025 '$277,025 $46,000 200/0 ACS $102,255 $164,226 $266,481 $26,400 26% New World Sys $168,050 $236,700 $404,750 $26,440 16% Eden Tyler $211,875 $281,425 $535,657 $42,357 20% Incode Tyler $140,350 $165,308 $305,658 $42,348 30% Gems $147,830 $180,778 $328,608 $29,566 8% Cogsdale Corp $112,063 $167,800 $279,863 $28,016 25% Cherokkee Consl $191,256 $228,413 $419,669 $47,331 25% Staff recommended the City Council approve and execute the agreements between Innoprise Software and the City of Louisville to purchase and install a new integrated financial system. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. There were no comments. MOTION: Council member Sackett moved Council award bid for purchase of accounting software to Innoprise Software, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements, seconded by Council member Yarnell. Council member Muckle asked if the City Staff is confident with the longevity of the Innoprise Company. Finance Director Leslie introduced the President of Innoprise Software Company. Dennis Harward, President and CEO of Innoprise Software Company, stated he is a third-generation software developer. He explained the program is solely for local governmental purposes and voiced his belief the Innoprise Software program is a 50-year solution. VOTE: Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0.