DATE:
August 16, 2022
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Nils Bentsen, City Manager
BY:
Melinda Sayre, Director of Government Services/City Clerk Erin Baum, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Granicus Acquisition of GovQA
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year agreement with Granicus LLC in an amount not-to-exceed $10,866.50 to provide services for the City’s electronic public records request and claims software program.
BACKGROUND
In 2014, the City entered into a contract with GovQA for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request Service workflow software, which allows electronic submittal and processing of FOIA requests via the City’s website. In 2019, the City expanded the contract with GovQA to include a Claims portal to allow for the electronic submittal and processing of claims against the City.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
On June 14, 2022, The City was notified that Granicus acquired GovQA. This acquisition has allowed Granicus to extend the public records capabilities of their Civic Engagement Platform, helping governments deliver consistent, unified digital experiences to their communities while automating, streamlining and transforming internal process workflows.
FISCAL IMPACT
The services provided by Granicus will cost $10,866.50 for FY 2022-23. Funding has been included in the adopted budget for Software Licenses.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Fee Schedule
City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council Members
Granicus Contract
August 2, 2022