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BOOK 108 RGE Along with changes to the community development department's computer system, CD -Plus is changing. Perconti Data Systems, Inc. is re -writing CD -Plus in a Windows based software. This new version of CD -Plus will be compatible with the department's overall computer system. Both the DOS based and Windows based versions of CD -Plus are year 2000 compliant. The cost of the new Windows-based CD -Plus system is $122,500. This amount is incorporated in the community development department's FY 98-99 budget. Part of the funds are in the county planning budget, while the remainder are in the building division's budget. In order to obtain the new Windows version of CD -Plus, the county must execute three agreements with Perconti Data Systems, Inc. These are: • a Software Consulting/Development Agreement 0 an End User Agreement • a Maintenance and Support Agreement The first two agreements relate to the purchase and use of the new CD -Plus system. As indicated in Exhibit A to both agreements, the County will receive a $45,000 credit for its existing CD -Plus license, reducing the cost of the new CD -Plus software from $160,000 to $122,500. The third agreement is a maintenance and support contract. This essentially is a continuation of the maintenance agreement which the county has for the current CD -Plus program. The $7,500 annual maintenance cost referenced in the agreement is budgeted for the current year. A copy of each agreement is attached. ANALYSIS: Since its installation, the CD -Plus system has worked well, and Perconti Data Systems, Inc. has been responsive in providing system support, maintenance, and upgrades. Regardless, the new CD -Plus version is needed for two reasons. The first is that the new version is necessary to operate efficiently in the community development department's changing network environment. The second reason is that Perconti Data Systems, Inc. will no longer provide support for the current DOS-based version of CD -Plus. Despite the adequacy of CD -Plus, staff considered alternatives. None were found that provided the performance of CD -Plus, were widely used in Florida, and would be less costly. In fact, many local governments in Florida have acquired CD -Plus since Indian River County first contracted for the program in 1990. These local governments also appear to be satisfied with CD -Plus. The attached agreements have been reviewed by community development, budget, and attorney's staff. All recommend Board approval of the agreements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the chairman to execute the attached agreements with Perconti Data Systems, Inc. JANUARY 12, 1999 10