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PHILADELPHIAlocal legislationPLACED ON FILE

Proposed Agreement for City Software Support

Original title: April 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year agreement to purchase support for mainframe and database software protocols and applications, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

Record date · April 9, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has submitted a proposed to the Philadelphia City Council to authorize a multi-year contract for technical support services for the city's and database software.

Why it matters

This initiates the legal process for the city to enter into a long-term contract for essential IT infrastructure support, which ensures the continued operation of city database systems.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Chief Information Officer

This official is granted the authority to negotiate and enter into the multi-year software support agreement.

Directly affected

City of Philadelphia IT Department

The department will receive ongoing support services for mainframe and database software under the new agreement.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance authorizes the Chief Information Officer to enter into a multi-year agreement for software support.
  • The agreement covers support for mainframe and database software protocols and applications.
  • The proposal was submitted by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on April 7, 2026.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 260284.
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  • The item was introduced to the City Council on April 9, 2026.
  • The current status of the file is 'PLACED ON FILE'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this ordinance about?
It is a proposal to allow the city's Chief Information Officer to sign a multi-year contract for technical support for the city's core computer systems.
Does this ordinance specify how much the contract will cost?
No, the document provided does not list a specific dollar amount for the contract.

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Connected Entities

Cherelle L. Parker, Chief Information Officer, City of Philadelphia
PersonCherelle L. Parker“Mayor of Philadelphia who submitted the ordinance.”Map →
PersonChief Information Officer“The official authorized to enter into the software support agreement.”Map →
OrganizationCity of Philadelphia“The municipal government entity entering the agreement.”Map →

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