IT Governance Business Case
Neighborly Software Business Case
Community Development
Current Pain Points from Community Development
• Multiple manual systems are being used to manage the Community Development programs
• The annual cost for the current solution is inefficient due to the licensing model being partially based on the number of RFPs/RFQs submitted annually.
• The current system does not allow vendors/contractors to enter in their information directly which increases the level of support required from Community Development staff
• In the current virtual work environment the manual paper based processes required are much more difficult to manage which requires staff to go into the office to complete the work
• Currently comprehensive real-time reporting is not available on some task due to manual processes that occur outside the system
Goal: Innovative & High Performing Organization
Initiative: Develop and implement a continuous improvement model that includes evaluation and process improvement to analyze and improve City services
Desired Business Value
Implement a solution that:
• Generates potential savings by increasing effectiveness, efficiencies, that directly generate a higher value
• Ability to enhance the transparency of a program’s operations which can yield favorable outcomes for all stakeholders
• Post implementation allows for better tracking, reporting, that is results based and directly ties to measurable achievements
Goal: Connected, Engaged, & Diverse Communities
Strategic Plan
Initiative: Implement the five year Affordable Housing Plan
Desired Business Value
Implement a solution that:
• Increases the operational capabilities used to manage the affordable rental housing system
• Strengthen processes supporting the homeless housing system
• Increases the effectiveness in managing the affordable housing program
Future State Benefits
Benefits of a cloud based software for Community Development to consolidate systems and an improved administrative oversight should include:
• One centralized cloud based system for Community Development’s staff, vendors, and contractors to use
• Improved program oversight and reduced challenges as it relates to compliance reporting
• This is a Service as a Solution (SaaS) that will require a limited amount of support from Technology Solutions post-implementation
Recommended Solutions and Analysis
Neighborly Solution: Implement the Neighborly Solution for Community Development (25 FTEs to be licensed)
Description
• Implement a cloud based software for Community Development to consolidate systems and improve administrative oversight
Pros
• Cloud based with efficiencies that improve compliance reporting capabilities
• Fixed annual system operating cost based on licenses and not system usage
Cons
• N/A
Neighborly Software : Financials Estimate
COST ESTIMATES FUNDING
*Total Project Funding Requested, Includes Year 1 Implementation & Run Costs
Description Year 1 Costs (Hours) Annual Run Costs (Hours)/ KTLO Departmental Funding Amount: $24,000 Labor $ (Hours) Internal TS: 36 hours 5 hours Funding Requested (Y/N): Y Business Analysis 10 hours 0 hours TS Services 6 hours 5 hours Project One Time Costs: $6,000 TS PMO 20 hours 0 hours Project Run Costs: $48,000 Internal Department: Community Development 12 hours 0 hours *Total Project Funding Requested for Year 1 $30,000 External (Implementation Cost): $6,000 $0 *Recurring Costs Requested After Year 1 $24,000 Software Implementation Per Program $6,000 $0 Travel Fee $0 $0 Non-Labor $ Hardware: $0 $0 Software: $48,000 $48,000 Other: $0 $0
Risk Identification
Description of Risk Risk Impact Mitigated (Y/N) Contingency(Y/N) Poor execution Low Y N Project team turnover Low N Y Vendor performance Low N Y Cyber Security Low Y N
Mitigation Risk (Costs)
• No Cost
Contingency Risk (Costs)
• No Cost
Our Ask
We are asking to approve the Neighborly Software Business Case for submission to the City Manager for approval and funding through the BMS department.
Background on the Community Development Department Administrative Program Systems
• Community Development is required to maintain records for multiple programs such as Public Service Grants, Affordable Housing Development, Down Payment Assistance programs, and more.
• Currently the Zoom Grants solution serves the purpose of supporting the procurement process for RFPs/RFQs.
• Additionally the Rehab Pro solution allows for automated inspection & bid processes.
