pages: CityCouncil/2010-07-27.pdf, 4
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
CityCouncil | 2010-07-27 | 4 | Mayor Johnson inquired whether the collection system would be used for tickets that are not paid, to which the Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services responded the collection system would be used for outstanding tickets that would go through the Franchise Tax Board. Mayor Johnson inquired what process is used now. The Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services responded letters are sent out four times a year; people do not necessarily respond; eventually, something gets placed on a person's DMV record, which prevents re-registering a car. The Interim City Manager stated the City has an integrated financial management system that does not have all the modules; having parking citations in an integrated ledger is usually part of accounts receivable; the existing financial management software system is more driven for school districts than for cities; the average cost for a new module is between $85,000 to $120,000; the existing system has not been maintained or serviced; the City would have to buy a separate parking citation module, program and integrate the module into the existing system, and find someone to maintain the system; replacing the financial management system with integrated modules would cost approximately $1.2 million; a maintenance and service fee would be approximately $49,000 to $80,000 depending on the module. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the issue is more than just personnel but involves software and maintenance. The Interim City Manager stated the most efficient way to handle the matter would be to start peeling away at the various modules little by little and budget going toward a hosted system or outsourcing a system. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the Interim City Manager is looking at looking at outsourcing some of the components. The Interim City Manager responded different modules are being reviewed; stated the issue will be discussed under the budget item. Councilmember Tam inquired whether any other services are available other than Inglewood Citation Management Services (ICMS); further inquired what the City of Oakland uses; stated that she is concerned with being tied to one system and having no recourse other than not renewing the contract if there is a problem. The Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services responded that she does not know what the City of Oakland uses; stated if a problem develops, the City could contract with another vendor once the existing Agreement expires. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse 4 and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission July 27, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-07-27.pdf |