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Information Technologies recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve perpetual Agreement No. 564-S1411 with SADA Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per year to provide license and support for Google Maps API for Business; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign perpetual Agreement No. 564-S1411 between the County of El Dorado and SADA Systems, Inc. for license and support for Google Maps API for Business.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $10,000.00
Budget - Current FY…………… $10,000.00
Budget - Future FY………………
New Funding…………………….
Savings…………………………
Other……………………………
Total Funding Available………… $10,000.00
Change To Net County Cost…… -0-
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
Funding for this Agreement is included in the Information Technology budget. There is no change to Net County Cost associated with this request.
Background
Google Maps Application Interface (API) for Business facilitates the embedding for customized integrative Google Maps in webpages and the overlaying of custom data on them. This API can help create engaging web and mobile applications using Google's satellite imagery, street view, elevation profiles, driving directions, styled maps, demographics, analytics and an extensive places database. Location based applications can also be built and used via a web browser, mobile devices or custom built applications.
Reason for Recommendation
Replacing legacy image file maps with Google Maps provides more flexibility, functionality and efficiency. For example, instead of needing to replace multiple static maps when a department relocates, we can make quick changes in the API code to show the department's new location. This functionality assists the public in finding our county offices and services easily. This functionality also updates our web-site with current technology that anyone can use from a computer or smart device. Using these kinds of updated tool...
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