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Finance committee outlines ERP replacement: estimated $588,350 capital and $268,812 annual costs
Summary
The Finance and Benefits Committee received an update on the city's enterprise resource planning (ERP) replacement: staff estimated $588,350 capital costs (licensing, implementation, training) and an ongoing annual cost of $268,812. No action was taken; council will continue review.
The Gastonia Finance and Benefits Committee heard a presentation on the city’s planned enterprise resource planning (ERP) replacement and related purchasing‑policy review.
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Kerlin, who chairs the committee, summarized a briefing that included consultants from Cherry Bekaert. Crystal Certain, the city finance director, presented an update on the ERP project noting the city’s current system (Tyler Eden) will be unsupported by 2027 and must be replaced. The committee reviewed a vendor evaluation process and an estimated budget: approximately $588,350 in initial costs for licensing, implementation, training and transition support, and an estimated ongoing annual cost of about $268,812.
Consultants from Cherry Bekaert fielded committee questions about purchasing policy and internal controls as the city modernizes finance, procurement and related functions. Committee members emphasized the project’s role in data integration and operational efficiency across departments.
Ending: The committee did not take action but asked staff to continue procurement planning; staff said they are on schedule to implement a new ERP before 2027 and will return with procurement steps and a recommended vendor selection timeline.
