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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT
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GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
May 7, 1990
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COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION - 1990 BUDGET
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. That report TR-29-90 be received;
2. That staff be authorized to proceed forthwith on the acquisition
of the computer equipment hardware as outlined in the 1990 Capital
Budget totalling $95,000 from Computerland Canada. (Detailed pg. 10)
3. That staff be authorized to proceed, with the applicable computer
software, as required, and installation as approved in the 1990
Capital Budget totalling $60,000. (Detailed on page 10)
4. That procedures set out in the Purchasing By-Law #82-92,
Section 5, Paragraph 4, regarding tendering, be waived for the
purpose of the 1990 computer equipment acquisition.
BACKGROUND & COMMENTS:
The continuous growth of the municipality over the last several years
has brought about the need for expansion of the Town's computer information
systems to maintain the appropriate levels of service to the public by all
departments.
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The 1989 budget provided for the implementation of a local area network (LAN)
utilizing personal computers. Through that process Computerland Canada was
selected as the most suitable vendor by providing extensive experience, large
client base and competitive pricing. The tendering process was then duly
waived by resolution to allow the selection of this specialized equipment
which was seen to best serve the requirements of the Town.
Over the past year, Computer land has demonstrated a strong commitment to the
Town by providing quality products, services and training. As an example of
this commitment they have converted their Oshawa location to a corporate
business centre and relocated a customer support technical specialist to
Bowmanville.
The purpose of this report is to recommend proceeding with the approved
budgeted computer equipment purchases, in the same manner so as to maintain
the integrity of the established network system. Forthwith approval is
requested due to the substantial lead time required for the order and
installation of the new equipment.
In summary, the staff feel that due to the nature and complexity of this type
of system, the need for continuity in the ongoing implementation is of extreme
importance. The implementation and support services provided by Computerland
are at very acceptable level and maintaining the ongoing relationship will
ensure success and benefit to the computerized efficiency of the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
Recommended for presentation
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to the Committee,
Treasurer.
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Lawrence i.\!/Kotseff,
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Chief Administrative Officer.
Marie Marano, H.BSc.,
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