HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7952RESOLUTION NO. 7952
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH COMCATE FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A FORWARD FACING "CITIZEN
MOBILE ACCESS" (CMA) SMART PHONE APP TO INTEGRATE WITH THE CITY'S
CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGER (CEM) SOFTWARE
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has been a Comcate client since 2009,
utilizing their "Code Enforcement Manager" software to improve and enhance the City's
code enforcement program, and;
WHEREAS, the City has explored the further enhancement of the program by
developing and implementing a smart phone application to allow residents to more
easily and conveniently report code violations or other concerns of a municipal nature,
and;
WHEREAS, the City is in receipt of an agreement from Comcate to develop and
implement a forward facing app to be used on iPhone and Android smart phones, and;
WHEREAS,
develop and implei
$2,400, and;
Comcate has offered to provide a 20% discount on the cost to
�ent this application, bringing the upfront investment down to
WHEREAS, implementing this application will enhance communications with the
residents, improve the City's Code Enforcement program and support the goal of
budget sustainability through technology advancements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota, approval of an agreement with Comcate to
develop and implement a forward facing smart phone Citizen Mobile Access (CMA) app
to seamlessly integrate with the Code Enforcement Manager (CEM) software at a
discounted cost of $2,400, to be paid using existing funds from account 100-4180-
3030.
ATTEST:
(seal)
Adop ed this 14th day of May 2012
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Jim Ericson, City Administrator