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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), of Redlands, CA, for software implementation services (subscription), licensing and training services, in an amount not to exceed $790,833 for the first year; thereafter, in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000, for the maintenance and support for three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments thereto. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), for software subscription licensing and training services to implement the ESRI Hub. ESRI is the provider of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) platform. The Hub is an extensive collection of map-based data available for real-time analysis and use by decision-makers, first responders, and the public. The Technology and Innovation Department (TID) plans to leverage the ESRI Hub as an open data platform to display map data and analytics to the general public and internal City departments.
By making the data available to residents, City workers and private industry, the Hub will help Long Beach to better understand the community and City departments, and enhance the coordination of construction, road paving and public safety efforts, among other things. The Hub will also support the business entrepreneur by graphically showing potential commercial property and zoning information. In addition, the HUB will be able to supply analytical information that can help entrepreneurs decide on the location of their business based on census information.
Some of the Hub’s features include:
· Capability for all City employees to complete self-service mapping;
· An ...
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