REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRYON HORN, Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
BY: EDITH SMITH, GIS Manager
Information Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve an Amendment to the existing Enterprise Agreement for a three-year extension with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri), for GIS licensing and services, in the amount of $1,791,000.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the Council authorize the Chief Information Officer to amend and extend the current Enterprise Agreement (EA) between the City of Fresno and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) for an additional three-year term beginning August 24, 2025, and ending August 23, 2028. The EA Fee for the extension is $1,791,000, to be paid in three annual installments of $554,400 (FY 26), $595,100 (FY 27), and $641,500 (FY 28). The EA Fee covers EA Products, EA Maintenance, Advantage Program benefits, and Esri User Conference registrations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City entered into a three-year EA with Esri on August 24, 2022, centralizing Esri GIS licensing and services into a single contract. This agreement has enabled the City to support expanding GIS programs across multiple departments, streamline licensing management, and access Esri's latest tools, professional services, and user training.
As the current agreement approaches its expiration, staff recommends extending the contract for another three years to ensure continued access to Esri's full suite of GIS tools. The extended agreement supports ongoing operations and accommodates the City's growing reliance on GIS, including increased use of cloud-based GIS, advanced analytics, and mobile workforce tools.
The proposed amendment continues the City's transition to modern, role-based licensing with "Esri Flex," simplifying access to GIS tools across departments and providing flexibility to scale deployments based on need. This aligns with the City's enterprise strategy and anticipa...
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