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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

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B. Kirk,
City Administrator.

J. Maitland,
City Treasurer.

Computer Replacement.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council pass the attached Tax Sale Expenditure Bylaw.

BACKGROUND & COMMENTS:

The City’s present computer system is a MAI Basic Four which was purchased in
1981 and as Council is aware our needs and volumes have increased to the point

that the system needs replacemnt.

In November 1985 Council authorized a review of the City's systems which (in
February 1986) recommended "That the option of replacing the Basic Four should

be examined..."

In March 1987 Council authorized retaining Stevenson Kellogg Ernst & Whinney
(SKEW) to assist in the replacement of our computer system.

In June 1987 Council authorized proceeding with requesting proposals for
prospective suppliers.

In October 1987 the two short listed suppliers set up three day demonstrations
of their software for City staff and gave an overview to interested members of
City Council. As a result of these demonstrations it is clear to members of
staff that the best solution can be provided by WANG hardware combined with

NISSI software. :

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