File #: 18-2652    Version: 1 Name: Possible Action to Approve Agreement With GeoPics, Inc. Regarding Commercial Real Estate Property Data.
Type: Discussion Item Status: New Business
File created: 3/1/2018 In control: Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
On agenda: 3/6/2018 Final action: 3/6/2018
Title: Possible Action to Approve Agreement With GeoPics, Inc. Regarding Commercial Real Estate Property Data.
Attachments: 1. Geo Pics Agreement MEDC.pdf

Title

Possible Action to Approve Agreement With GeoPics, Inc. Regarding Commercial Real Estate Property Data.

 

Requested Action

Approve the License Agreement with GeoPics, Inc. and authorize staff and MEDC Attorney to finalize prior to execution.

 

Recommendation

Approve the License Agreement with GeoPics, Inc. and authorize staff and MEDC Attorney to finalize prior to execution.

 

Description/History

MEDC needs to enter into agreement with GeoPics. Inc. to provide a web based real property search tool on the MEDC website. Previously this service was provided by a company called Xceligent. Xceligent has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy at the end of last year. Staff believes that GeoPics can provide similar service and pricing and therefore recommends subscribing to the service at a cost of $500 per month for a period of one year pending final review of the agreement by MEDC legal counsel.

 

Justification

MEDC needs a property search database on it's website to assist brokers, consultants and business owners searching for real estate in Mansfield.

 

Funding Source

4A

 

Prepared By

Scott Welmaker, Director Economic Development, 817-728-3652