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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF POLARIS LIBRARY SYSTEMS LICENSE RENEWALS AND MAINTENANCE FOR 2025 FROM INNOVATIVE INTERFACES, INC. FOR THE AMOUNT OF $52,551.22.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to purchase from Innovative Interfaces, Inc. annual Polaris software licenses and maintenance for 2025 for the total amount of $52,551.22, payable from fund 110-121-1218-5414 (general, Property, Parks, & Libraries, library services, software licenses and maintenance agreements).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the purchase of annual Polaris licenses and maintenance for 2025 from Innovative Interfaces, Inc. for an amount of $52,551.22.
Polaris is the Duluth Public Library’s integrated library system. Polaris is integral to the library’s operations, resource sharing, and materials purchasing. Among its functions are the storage and retrieval of library patron information and catalog records for library materials. Polaris is used for catalog searches, placing holds, and checking items in and out. The system also is used for ordering library materials and tracking payments.
Polaris is exclusively owned by Innovative Interfaces, Inc.