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• <br />11.H.2. UTILITY MAPPING INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT <br />SYSTEM CONVERSION FROM UNIX -BASED TO WINDOWS -NT <br />OPERATING SYSTEM - PBS&J - WORK AUTHORIZATION (GIS/IMS <br />DIVISION OF UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT) <br />The Board reviewed a Memorandum of February 28, 2000: <br />DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2000 <br />TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER <br />COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR <br />FROM: DONALD R. HUBBS, P <br />DIRECTOR OF UTILIT <br />PREPARED STEVEN J. DOYLE, P.E. <br />AND STAFFED CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER <br />BY: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILTI <br />SUBJECT: UTILITY MAPPING INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM <br />CONVERSION FROM UNIX -BASED TO WINDOWS -NT OPERATING <br />SYSTEM. <br />BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS <br />In 1993 the Depm went of Utility Services developed a GIS/IMS division and purchased an IBM RISC <br />6000 server to house the Unix -based computer operating system. Annual system support for the IBM <br />server is $11,690.44 plus $438.25 per additional workstation (X -station). <br />The Utility is considering the conversion to a Microsoft Windows based computer operating system for <br />the GIS Mapping System. The conversion to MS Windows will reduce annual maintenance costs <br />associated with hardware and software support services. The conversion will likewise eliminate the need <br />for the existing Unix based hardware and software. <br />A desktop Network Server dedicated to the Utility GIS Division would be necessary to replace the IBM <br />computer. A Network Server will provide security and ensure the proper licensing of the GIS <br />workstations. The Server would support the individuals users in the GIS AMS Division and still be <br />connected to the County's network. The County's Computer Services Department supports the <br />conversion due to the compatibility with the existing system. <br />Canceling the IBM RISC 6000computer and the associated IBM system support will result in a monthly <br />savings of $667.32 for the IBM and $306.90 for UNIX System. The net savings can be applied to <br />convert the IBM / Unix Systems to a Windows NT System and pay for engincer/technical support of an <br />outside consultant to perform the conversion. <br />Post Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (PBS&.J) is the County's Utility Master Plan Consuitant and is also <br />listed as the Third Party Support for ES RI which is the GIS Mapping System hardware / software System <br />provider. It is recommended that the monies slated for the IBM support be reallocated to PBS&J to <br />assist in the conversion from UNIX to Windows -NT. The following is a summary of associated savings <br />and costs. <br />March 7, 2000 <br />87 <br />• <br />8 1 <br />BOOS <br />