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<br /> <br />Resolution 7954, Approving the Purchase of Software Upgrade for WinCan. <br /> <br />Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated one of the main infrastructures the Public Works Department maintains for the City is the sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines. The Public <br /> Works Department inspects these lines and makes recommendations for repairs or replacement. Currently, the lines are inspected on a five year rotating schedule. The WinCan software <br /> was originally purchased in 2004 and has not had a software upgrade since that time. The upgrade would offer versatility in analyzing the inspection and editing the reports. <br /> <br />Public Works Supervisor Peterson reviewed the bids submitted for this purchase noting the low bidder was from Flexible Pipe in the amount of $7,000. Staff recommended a 5% contingency <br /> for any unforeseen expenditures not to exceed $350. He noted the City had $8,500 in the budget for this expense. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney questioned how this software would allow for review of the inspection at a later date. Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated the recordings were digital <br /> and would allow for review at a later date. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller asked if the software upgrade included technical support. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated support was offered from the vendor at no charge. Tech support <br /> from WinCan was approximately $1,500 per day if needed by the City. He commented the program purchase was an upgrade to the current system already being used by the Public Works Department. <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer inquired if a less expensive alternative was available for the City. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated a new system would cost approximately $15,000 with <br /> cameras being an additional $25,000-35,000. After speaking with the vendor, scaled down versions were available, but these programs would not assist with all of the needs of the Public <br /> Works Department. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty approved of the preventative maintenance provided through this software program. The City was saving money in the long run by repairing the leaking underground pipes. <br /> <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7954, Approving the Purchase of Software Upgrade for WinCan. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty clarified that this purchase was identified by Public Works in the 2012 budget. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />Resolution 7955, Approving the Purchase of a New Air Compressor. <br /> <br />Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained the Public Works Department was responsible for blowing out all City irrigation lines and completed crack filling along City trails and parking <br /> lots.