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8/27/99
RESOLUTION NO. 6t 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING, THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO OBTAIN
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED FIRMS TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT HIS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
CITY COMMISSION FOR ITS REVIEW AND
CONSIDERATION.
WHEREAS, the City is engaged in several major initiatives to
upgrade the computer system for Y2K compliance, network all City
buildings and provide basic desktop and Internet support for City
operations; and
WHEREAS, the Information Technology Steering Committee
("Committee") has been reactivated and has determined that an
Information and Technology Strategic Plan ("the Plan") is one of
its major priorities; and
WHEREAS, the Committee, which includes representatives from
each of the City's major departments, will identify anticipated
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Citywide needs and reasonable time frames and estimated costs for
the implementation of the required technology as part of the
Plan; and
WHEREAS, professional assistance is required for the
identification of needs and analysis of costs, implementation and
time frames;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
j Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) to obtain qualified and
experienced firms to provide professional assistance and support
in the development of an Information Technology Strategic Plan
for the Department of Information Technology; further authorizing
the City Manager to submit his recommendations to the City
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Commission for its review and consideration.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon
its adoption and signature of the Mayor".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of September , 1999.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
In accortdance wish Miami Code Sec. 2.36, since the Mayor did not Indicate approval of
Us legislation by signing it in the designated placo prmtle r', -^i1 ow
becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) day- r rn ;h. a::: ;on
regarding same, without the Mayor ercisi o.
ATTEST: . Fo an, City Clerk
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
APPROVED.,/RM Zde CORRECTNESS:L`
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If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at
the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted.
If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the
City Commission
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DATE : August 23, 1999 FILE:
SUBJECT: Resolution -RFP
I.T. Strategic Plan
FROM' �On H. shaw REFERENCES:
City Manager ENCLOSURES.
Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully requested that the City Commission approve the attached resolution
authorizing the issuance of a "Request for Proposals" (RFP). The City seeks to obtain
qualified and experienced firms to provide professional assistance and support in the
development of an Information Technology Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City is engaged in several major initiatives to upgrade the computer system for Y2K
compliance, network all City buildings and provide basic desktop and Internet support for
City operations. The responsibilities that confront the City's Information Technology
Department today and in the future make it essential that the City secure outside
professional services to prepare the strategic plan. The City Commission as well as the
State Financial Oversight Board has expressed interest in a comprehensive plan for
technology in the City. The Information Technology Steering Committee has been
reactivated and has established the creation of an Information and Technology Strategic
Plan as one of its major priorities. The Steering Committee, which includes
representatives from each of the City's major departments, is working to develop a scope
of services that contemplates the anticipated Citywide needs and the identification of
reasonable time frames and estimated costs for the implementation of the desired
technology.
Attachments
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REQUESTING
ISSUANCE OF RFP
ITEM: I.T. Strategic Plan
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
TYPE: Request to Issue RFP
REASON: The Information Technology Steering Committee has
been reactivated and has established the need of an
Information and Technology Strategic Plan. The City
seeks to obtain qualified and experienced firms to
provide professional assistance and support in the
development of the plan.
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