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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of $210,900 Software Licensing Agreement with ESRI
Record date · December 8, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Commission has approved a $210,900 sole-source contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for an enterprise software licensing agreement.
The city is committing $210,900 in public funds to secure a long-term software license for mapping and geographic data services.
Who It Affects
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Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
The company will receive $210,900 in exchange for providing enterprise software licenses to the city.
City taxpayers
City funds totaling $210,900 are allocated to pay for the software licensing agreement.
Key Facts
- The City Commission approved Resolution No. 262-25.
- The contract is awarded to Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI).
- The total value of the agreement is $210,900.
- The contract is designated as a 'sole source' agreement, meaning no competitive bidding process was used.
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- The agreement provides for an enterprise licensing arrangement.
- The file number for this action is 25-1519.
- The resolution was introduced on November 13, 2025.
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Sole Source Procurement
The city utilized a sole-source procurement method for a significant software contract, bypassing competitive bidding.
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