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Resolution to Approve the Attached Quote with CDW Government, LLC for Renewal of Adobe Subscription Licenses and Related Services ($33,507.53)
Memorandum
The attached resolution seeks approval of City Council in the amount of $33,507.53 on behalf of the Information Technology Services Unit. This purchase is needed to renew licenses for Adobe products (Acrobat, Creative Cloud, Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere). This software provides key productivity services for City staff and this subscription allows the City to stay current with security updates from the vendor. CDW Government, LLC complies with the City’s non-discrimination and living wage ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: This software purchase is budgeted in the FY22 Information Technology Fund budget and the Information Technology Service Unit recommends approval of this purchase.
Staff
Prepared by: Jen Grimes, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Manager, ITSU
Reviewed by: Tom Shewchuk, IT Director, ITSU
Jennifer Richards, Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: John Fournier, Acting City Administrator
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Whereas, The licenses described in the attached quote from CDW Government, LLC will allow the City to run Adobe products (Acrobat, Creative Cloud, Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere) while providing productivity services and maintaining good application security;
Whereas, CDW Government, LLC complies with the requirements of the City’s Living Wage and Non-Discrimination ordinances;
Whereas, This purchase was procured through an Adobe Linked Membership Large Government Agencies (LGA) program where the City of Ann Arbor is the founding member to provide competitive bulk pricing to government agencies throughout the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, This purchase is budgeted in the FY22 Information Technology Fund budget;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve a purchase order with CDW Government, LLC for Adobe subscription services in an amount of $33,507.53 (in accordance with the attached quote) to be expended in FY2022;
RESOLVED, That the amounts authorized herein may be used without regard to fiscal year; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution regardless of fiscal year, including execution of any authorized renewals and any agreements or amendments that do not exceed the amounts authorized herein, subject to City Attorney review and approval.