HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13498 (GIS Upgrades)RESOLUTION NO. 13498
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CAD SOLUTIONS TO ASSIST
STAFF WITH THE TRANSITION OF THE CITY'S GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) SOFTWARE FROM MAPGUIDE 6.5 TO
MAPSERVER/OPEN SOURCE (MS/OS).
WHEREAS, San Rafael's current Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has utilized
MapGuide 6.5 software since 2001; and
WHEREAS, MapGuide developer Autodesk halted development of the software in 2006 and
has offered no updates since that time; and
WHEREAS, the information available through a fully functional GIS system is fundamentally
important to every City department; and
WHEREAS, users of widely used devices such as smart phones, tablet PCs, iPads, Macs, etc.,
are currently prevented from accessing the GIS system due to the outmoded nature of the
MapGuide software; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works solicited bids from three vendors to assist with the
transition to current, fully supported GIS software; and
WHEREAS, DPW staff have determined that California CAD Solutions offered the most
responsive bid based on its extensive knowledge of the City's GIS system, the ability of
MapServer/Open Source software to meet current and future GIS needs, and competitive pricing.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Rafael
authorizes the Director of Public Works to enter into an agreement in a form to be approved by
the City Attorney with California CAD Solutions to assist staff with the migration of the City's
Geographic Information Systems software from Mapguide 6.5 to Mapserver/Open Source
(MS/OS), on the terms set forth in the Proposal attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said City held on Tuesday, the 19th day of February, 2013 by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Colin, Connolly, Heller, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk