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2 After the agreement with IBM was approved, and at the first detailed work planning meeting involving County staff and IBM and CAD vendor representatives, it was determined that creation of a centerline file at the outset of the project, rather than later, would provide crucial strength to the CAD and that every effort should be made to have the dispatch system begin with map location functions. IBM identified an area consultant by the name of John Hoffman who has the skill and experience with other North Carolina counties to build a centerline file. The work would be completed within 40 days, from TIGER and TIMS data that would be matched against the County's most accurate computer mainframe record (MSAG) of street names and address ranges. The product would be compatible with the Kimball maps when they are delivered. IBM would subcontract with Mr. Hoffman and would assure the accuracy and compatibility of his product with the County's integrated system. Mr. Hoffman would receive the full amount of $6,700 for his work. Staff had anticipated the need for additional professional expertise in the area of map and database creation when the funding plan was presented to the Board of Commissioners at the January 6, 1992 meeting. Accordingly, funds for this work are already available in the project. County staff recommend the approval of this cost - effective change in the E911 /GIS /CAD project which will provide powerful support for the dispatchers at the beginning of their use of the new system, will assist in the work to tie individual addresses to their ground location, and will be usable in the next step of development for the system, and will come from funds already anticipated for this service. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proposed change in the agreement with IBM, as outlined in the Statement of Work, and authorize the Chair to sign the change order.