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Buckley finance staff recommends Springbrook software despite one-time cost over budget
Summary
City finance director recommended purchasing Springbrook accounting and payroll software after evaluating four vendors; Springbrook's recurring annual cost is lower but its one-time implementation fee puts the purchase about $32,000 over this year's budget, staff said. Council asked for final budget-approval materials next week.
Buckley Finance Director Harris recommended the city move forward with Springbrook for the city's new finance and payroll system, saying the software best met staff needs despite a one-time implementation cost that exceeds this year's budget. Harris said the package includes data conversion, training and system setup and that she had negotiated additional discounts.
Harris told the council the city solicited proposals from four vendors — Springbrook, Tyler, Cassell and ADG — and that Cassell and ADG were ruled out because they "didn't meet our needs." She said Springbrook's "annual recurring cost is less expensive for Springbrook than…
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