Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY MANAGEMENT & BUDGET, CAPITAL PLANNING & BUDGETING COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THOMSON REUTERS FOR CONTINUED USE OF “CLEAR” RESEARCH PRODUCTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $29,919.00 over 36 months as outlined below.
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: New 36-month renewal order form received from long-standing existing vendor.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 92-15, 225-17, 275-20, and 31-23, adopted by the Sullivan County Legislature on February 19, 2015, May 18, 2017, June 23, 2020, and January 19, 2023 respectively, authorized 3-year agreements with Thomson Reuters for use of their “CLEAR” online research product; and
WHEREAS, Thomson Reuters “CLEAR” research products have performed as agreed since inception; and
WHEREAS, the current agreement (AUDIT DB #SHE 1.4), will be superseded by a new 3-year agreement, authorized by this resolution that increases licensed user accounts from 50 to 75 total; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office wishes to continue utilizing Thomson Reuters “CLEAR” research products.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a 3-year agreement with Thomson Reuters for “CLEAR”, for a total cost not to exceed $29,919.00, subject to annual budget appropriation, as follows:
2024-2025 = $9,491.00
2025-2026 = $9,965.00
2026-2027 = $10,463.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreements to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.
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