For City Council Meeting September 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanya Williams, City Manager
AUTHOR: Kevin Johnston, IT Manager
Title
Request City Council to: (1) Approve the Renewal of the Small Enterprise County and Municipality Agreement between the City and Esri, Inc., for a Three-Year Term in the Amount of $270,900.00; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents.
(ACTION)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Approve the renewal of the Small Enterprise County and Municipality Agreement for a three-year term in the amount of $270,900.00 with Esri, Inc; and
Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all related documents.
BACKGROUND
The City has utilized Geographic Information System (GIS) software licensed through Esri, Inc. (Esri) since 2003. The City’s current three-year Enterprise Agreement expires in September 2026, and staff recommends renewing this agreement for an additional three-year term to avoid any interruption in GIS services.
The City of Rialto relies on GIS technology as a core operational tool used across nearly every City department. GIS integrates hardware, software, and data to capture, manage, analyze, and display geographically referenced information, allowing staff to view, question, and visualize City data in the form of maps, reports, and dashboards that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends that are not readily apparent in tabular data alone.
GIS supports a broad range of essential municipal functions, including the mapping and management of water, sewer, storm drain, and street infrastructure for Public Works and Utilities; parcel research, zoning verification, and land use analysis for Planning and Building and Safety; site selection and project coordination for the Capital Improvement Program; situational awareness tools that support Police and Fire Department dispatch and emergency response; and case tracking for Cod...
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