STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 13, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Budget and Management Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize payment of annual membership fees and continuation of arrangements for providing specialized municipal-related services to (1) Gartner, Inc. in the amount of $287,382.00; (2) Forrester Research, Inc. in the amount of $186,041.82; (3) North Central Texas Council of Governments in the amount of $130,197.00; (4) Oncor Cities Steering Committee in the amount of $134,504.70; (5) Texas Coalition of Cities for Utility Issues in the amount of $53,801.88; and (6) Water Research Foundation in the amount of $401,340.99 - Total not to exceed $1,193,268.39 - Financing: General Fund ($318,503.58), Data Services Fund ($473,423.82), and Water & Sewer Revenue Fund ($401,340.99)
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BACKGROUND
Gartner, Inc. for Information Technology (IT) Leaders and Executives annual membership fee is $287,382.00. Gartner, Inc. for IT Leaders and Executives is an executive assistance and mentoring program that provides access to leading technology analysts and research that provides insight and interpretation into continuous improvement strategies for IT organizations. This membership includes an experienced ex-Chief Information Officer to serve as an advisor who will work closely with city management about IT initiatives, best practices, latest industry trends, emerging technologies, IT metrics for measuring alignment with peers, staffing and investment levels, IT governance, and support with strategic planning. Gartner, Inc. provides unlimited access to over 1,200 IT analysts, research data, peer connections, workshops for strategic IT planning, briefings, events, and access to Gartner Inc.'s Compensation Study, which reviews IT positions reported by approximately 2,000 organizations.
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