Item:
Title
Approval of Farragut Systems, Inc Contract Amendment with Tax Administration in the Amount of $259,000 Bringing the Total Contract to $1,868,000.
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: March 24, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve an amendment to the current contract with Farragut Systems, Inc. The contract was previously approved in the amount of $1,609,000.00 and set to automatically renew annually through 2027. The contract will need to be increased to $1,868,000 for the fiscal year 2024-2025 to cover maintenance and support fees totaling $259,000.00.
Farragut Systems, Inc. has partnered with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners to make the North Carolina Property Tax System (NCPTS) available to accomplish greater consistency in appraisals and a higher collection rate. Through this partnership the following solution modules have been made available; the Durham County Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) to automate, simplify and standardize appraisals; incorporate advanced appeal capabilities, simplify jurisdiction management, and improve collections results.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Safety and Resilience
Resource Persons: Keyar Doyle, Tax Administrator
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve an amendment to the current contract with Farragut Systems, Inc. for fiscal year 2024/2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,868,000. In addition, the County Manager recommends that the Board provide approval for the County Manager to execute any other related contracts such as amendments and renewals, if necessary, not to exceed $2,386,000.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________