Louisiana Municipal Association

CITAP Program Requirements

 

Municipality Requirements and Options  

    Participant agrees to sign a Cooperative Agreement with LMA that requires/provides:
     

    1. Transfer/loan/conveyance of all hardware and software acquired by LMA and located on municipal property

    1. Participant will provide adequate human resources (municipal employee, contract labor, school/university interns, etc.) to operate and maintain each computer component in good working condition.

    2. Participant will maintain the LMA-provided Internet connection (LMA will provide the municipality with a check for $240.00 to offset whatever costs have been incurred or will be incurred for Internet access and E-Mail), and will ensure a Web presence (Web Presence for Level II particiapation).

    3. Participant will attempt to resolve hardware, software and internet connection conflicts directly with vendor, as provided for in each service agreement.

    4. Participant will ensure all computer equipment and related services are used solely for official business by enforcing existing local, state and federal laws that govern the use of government property and equipment.

    5. Participant must be a member in good standing for the current year and the previous two years.

    6. Participant must submit a written request to the appropriate LMA district vice president justifying the request.

 Additionally, other computer-related devices, like digital cameras and readers, may be needed in the development and maintenance of the Web site program.  These should be acquired at the municipality’s expense.  Municipality may opt to upgrade hardware and Internet connection capabilities at any time and at their expense. 

 Contracts:

Level I Contract

Level II Contract

Level III Contract