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Regular MeetingColumbus, WI · April 1, 2019
Agenda
COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019 – 6:30 PM
COLUMBUS CITY HALL
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Notice of Open Meeting
4. Approve Agenda
5. Correspondence & Communications
Consent Agenda
1. Council Meeting Minutes – 03/20/19 Regular & Committee of the Whole
Old Business
1. Consider and take action on the renewal of the Clay Lateral Reimbursement Program
New Business
1. Consider and take action on a Job Description for the Municipal Court Clerk
2. Consider and take action on a contract with TiPPS to Municipal Court software
3. Consider and take action on applications for Operator Licenses, term 07/01/18 –
06/30/20
4. Consider and take action on claims in the amount of $ 575,503.00
5. Report of City Officers – City Administrator, Mayor
Adjourn
COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019 – 6:30 PM
COLUMBUS CITY HALL
1. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Thom, Alders Clark, Hendrickson, Reid, Theilen, Traxler; City Administrator
Vander Sanden, City Attorney Johnson, City Clerk Goebel, interested citizens and the media.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Thom led the pledge of allegiance.
3. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted.
4. Approve Agenda: Motion by Theilen, second by Hendrickson to approve. Carried voice vote.
5. Correspondence & Communications: None
Consent Agenda: Motion by Clark, second by Reid to approve consent agenda. Carried voice vote.
Council Meeting Minutes – 03/05/19 Regular & Committee of the Whole; Street Closing Request –
Columbus Recreation, Senior Center, Library – Red Bud Days – May 11, 2019; Temporary Class B Picnic
License: CDDC – CHLPC Summer Concert Series – April 7, June 27, July 25, August 22, 2019
New Business
1. Consider and take action to remove No Left Turn sign at Library: Motion by Hendrickson, second by
Clark to remove the No Left Turn sign at Library. Carried voice vote.
2. Consider and take action on Field Use Agreement with CAYSO for Spring Soccer 2019: Motion by
Theilen, second by Traxler to approve Field Use Agreement with CAYSO. Carried voice vote.
3. Consider and take action on Water Quality Trading Program for Phosphorus Abatement: Motion by
Traxler, second by Theilen to approve. Roll call vote unanimous.
4. Consider and take action on engineering agreement with Ruekert Mielke: Motion by Traxler, second
by Clark to approve engineering agreement with Rueker Mielke. Roll call vote unanimous.
5. Consider and take action on Ordinance #746-19 An Ordinance To Repeal And Recreate Section 2-87
And Section 114-47 Of The City of Columbus Code Of Ordinances: Motion by Traxler, second by
Hendrickson to suspend the rules. Carried voice vote. Motion by Hendrickson, second by Clark to waive
the required readings. Carried voice vote. Motion by Traxler, second by Theilen to adopt Ordinance 746-
19. Roll call vote unanimous.
6. Consider and take action to appoint Matt Schreiber as Zoning Administrator: Motion by Traxler,
second by Theilen to appoint Matt Schrieber as Zoning Administrator. Carried voice vote.
7. Consider and take action on Transit/Birdsey Street Lift Station Project: Motion by Traxler, second by
Theilen to approve the Transit/Birdsey Street lift station project in the amount of $91904.16. Roll call vote
unanimous.
8. Consider and take action on RFP for Real estate appraisals for Hwy 89 Project: Motion by Traxler,
second by Hendrickson to approve RFP for Hwy 89 Project. Roll call vote unanimous.
9. Consider and take action to implement No Parking on one side of Red Bud Trail: Motion by Clark,
second by Hendrickson to implement No Parking on SE side of Red Bud Trail. Carried voice vote.
10. Consider and take action to continue the Columbus Clay Lateral Replacement Program: Motion by
Clark, second by Traxler to table until April 1 Regular meeting. Carried voice vote.
11. Consider and take action to accept outlots in Kestrel Ridge subdivision: Motion by Hendrickson,
second by Reid to accept outlots in Kestrel Ridge subdivision. Roll call vote unanimous.
12. Consider and take action on applications for Operator Licenses, term 07/01/18 – 06/30/20: Skyler
Peterson: Motion by Clark, second by Hendrickson to approve operator license. Carried voice vote.
13. Consider and take action on claims in the amount of $215,840.44: Motion by Hendrickson, second by
Clark to approve claims. Roll call vote unanimous.
14. Report of City Officers – City Administrator: inspector for the Hwy 6/60 bridge is expected Thursday,
cannot open the bridge until inspection is completed and approved; residents can fill out damage
assessments online, Library staff can assist; City residents can dispose of damaged items at Dept of Public
Works between hours of 7:00-3:30 weekdays, 9:00-Noon Saturday; Town of Elba residents are to contact
their township for assistance; LPI timing of traffic crossing downtown will be updated Friday; recycling
center will open March 30; Spring Election April 2 and early voting is happening now in clerk's office.
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Mayor: nice attendance at the CET Community Pot-Luck, thank you to all those who helped make it
happen; attended swearing in for Chief Dennis Weiner on March 11, wish him success in his new position;
still have openings on City boards, committees, commission – please contact Mayor or City staff if
interested; amazing community with all the help during the flood this past weekend.
Adjourn: Motion by Traxler, second by Theilen to adjourn at 7:03 pm. Carried voice vote.
Submitted by:
Pat Goebel, City Clerk
COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL – COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019 – FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING
COLUMBUS CITY HALL
1. Roll Call: Present: Council President Traxler, members Clark, Hendrickson, Reid, Theilen, Thom; City
Administrator Vander Sanden, City Attorney Johnson, City Clerk Goebel, Matt Schreiber, interested
citizens and the media.
2. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted.
3. Approve Agenda: Motion by Hendrickson, second by Theilen to amend the agenda and remove item
#10. Carried voice vote.
4. Citizens Comments on agenda items: None.
5. Department Reports: place on file: Lifestar – February 2019, Police Report – February 2019, Fire Report
– February 2019, Treasurer's Report – February 2019, Senior Center Report – January, February 2019
6. Committee Minutes: place on file: HLPC – 02/26/19, Senior Citizens Advisory – 01/03/19, CDA –
02/04/19, Recreation – 02/04/19, CWL – 02/14/19
7. Review CDBG-Close Issue: Schreiber explained the CDBG-close and discussed several option. Council
has until February 2020 to make decision.
8. Municipal Court Ad Hoc Committee – Update: purchase of office supplies and software has begun.
9. Review and discuss Job Description for the Municipal Court Clerk: if job description is accectible,
would like permission to begin advertising for the position. The City would like applicants ready for the
new judge to consider. Move Forward to April 1 Regular meeting and approve advertising for the position.
10. Review City Organizational Chart: removed from agenda and moved to April 1 Committee of the Whole.
11. Discuss Landscape Recycling Center Project: Vander Sanden offered a concept to re-organize the
recycling center including separate bunkers for clippings, brush, clippings; dumpsters; composting options;
asphalt drive.
12. Convene to closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion,
compensation or performance evaluation data for any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility (City Administrator 360 Evaluation
process) Motion by Hendrickson, second by Thelien to convene to closed session. Roll call vote
unanimous.
13. Adjourn
PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
MISSION: To continue to partner with city residents to work towards reducing inflow and infiltration
(I/I) of clear waters into the sanitary sewer system from privately owned failing laterals or laterals that
are in substandard condition.
PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL: That section of lateral from the right-of-way to the building foundation is the
responsibility of the property owner to repair or replace.
PUBLIC SEWER LATERAL: That section of lateral from the right-of-way to the sewer main in the street is
the responsibility of the City Public Sewer Utility to repair or replace.
WHAT THE LATERAL REPLACEMENT PROGRAM DOES NOT COVER:
Sewer lateral in or under the home or structure
Internal/inside the structure plumbing repairs/connections
Sewer Lateral Lining
Damage to foundations or any other items not defined as a sewer lateral and associated with a
lateral replacement
Landscaping or lawn restoration
Any item not related to a sewer lateral replacement
TO APPLY FOR A SEWER LATERAL REPLACEMENT REIMBURSEMENT YOU MUST:
Hire a licensed plumber or contractor for the needed work.
Contact the City prior to the work starting with the plumber’s name, license number and cost
estimate (application form is included). This will be reviewed to ensure the work being done
meets the criteria for this program. Someone from the City will contact you to confirm the work
meets the program’s mission of replacing failing or substandard sewer laterals.
Once the work is completed, an affidavit from the licensed plumber or contractor that the
lateral has been installed correctly and to code, and that it is functioning without leak. Attach
photos of the new lateral installed to the affidavit. Both must be provided before
reimbursement. (reimbursement request form is included)
A copy of the invoice for the services rendered along with an original paid receipt from the
plumber or contractor of choice.
Once the lateral replacement is complete and the steps above have been followed the City will review
and reimburse you up to the amount of $1,800.00 for the lateral replacement. Reimbursement will be
made to the applicant and not to another party, business or contractor.
APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE LATERAL REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
DATE: __________________
APPLICANT NAME: ____________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
TELEPHONE: ________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________
PROPERTY ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________
LICENSED PLUMBER: ___________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
LICENSE #: ______________________ TELEPHONE: _________________________________
ESTIMATE OF COST: _________________________________ (attach a copy of the estimate provided)
START DATE: __________________________ COMPLETION DATE: _________________________
******************************* For City Use Only ***************************************
Received on: _____________________________ Received by: _________________________________
Cost estimate attached? ___ Yes ___ No Total Cost Estimate: _________________________
APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT – PRIVATE LATERAL REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
DATE: __________________
APPLICANT NAME: ____________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
TELEPHONE: ________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________
PROPERTY ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________
LICENSED PLUMBER: ___________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
LICENSE #: ______________________ TELEPHONE: _________________________________
COMPLETION DATE: ____________________________
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING WITH THIS APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT:
1.) INVOICE FOR WORK COMPLETED.
2.) PAID RECEIPT FOR WORK COMPLETED FROM LICENSED PLUMBER.
3.) AFFIDAVIT FROM LICENSED PLUMBER THAT THE WORK WAS COMPLETED ACCORDING
TO CODE AND THAT THERE ARE NO FLAWS OR LEAKS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED
LATERAL. ATTACH PHOTOS OF COMPLETED WORK.
NOTE: Any flaws, leaks or problems after installation are the responsibility of the
Property owner.
******************************* For City Use Only ***************************************
Received on: _____________________________ Received by: _________________________________
Work Completed: _______________ Invoice Received: ___ Yes ___ No / Total: _______________
Statement from Licensed Plumber Received: ___ Yes ____ No (attach to application)
Paid invoice or receipt provided: ___ Yes ___ No
Processed for Reimbursement: _______________ Amount Processed: ___________________
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Class Title: Court Clerk
Department: Municipal Court
Location: City Hall
FSLA: Non-Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical and accounting work in keeping official records of the Columbus
Municipal Court including staffing court proceedings, processing citations
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the close supervision of the Municipal Court Judge
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain court case files, paper and electronic. Prepare court dockets and calendars for scheduled
appearances, pretrials, motion hearings, restitution hearings, refusal hearings, judicial reviews.
- Tracks court cases and court-ordered actions
- Data entry for court records to include dispositions, forfeitures, appearances, court orders, Judge’s notes,
enforcements, alternatives, attorney information, witnesses, payments and reviews.
- Maintain court software security and permissions per law and court rule.
- Answers phone calls to include assisting public, litigants, attorneys, state and local along with other
agencies.
- Responds to inquiries and complaints with extensive public contact and communications over the
telephone, email or in person
- Fills open records requests regarding applicable court case files to include certified records and notary
requests
- Cashiering and answering inquiries on court procedures, functions, policies, payments, and court cases.
Reconcile monies.
- Process court mail, complete forms, requests and responses.
- Assists Municipal Judge in the formulation and implementation of court rules, policies and court forms.
Remains current in court law and operation with yearly attendance at the WI Municipal Court Clerk’s
Seminar and other training opportunities as necessary.
- Issue warrants, subpoenas, commitments, default letters, past due notices/reminders, driver license
suspensions, vehicle registration suspensions, appearance notices as required or ordered by the Judge.
- Informs Police Department of upcoming trial dates, arraignment dates, court policies or policy changes, law
or bond schedule changes, warrant or commitment withdrawals.
- Attend all court sessions; prepare and maintain courtroom, court records, addendums, and payment
notices. Provides necessary or requested files and addendums to prosecuting attorney.
- Secures substitute Judge or interpreters when needed
- Responds to written inquiries on behalf of the Judge
- Maintains electronic proceedings for trials and hearings
- Responsible for managing the accounting of court funds and revenue received and disbursed; to include
reconciliation and monthly audit of court funds. Responsible for certified monthly financial report to the
Finance Director.
- Assists Judge in budget preparation.
- Purchases office supplies when needed.
- Files pending and completed cases. Maintains record retention as required by law.
- Performs any other duties as required by the Judge.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(a) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such
as typing, filing, accounting, and bookkeeping, and
(b) Two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related
education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(a) Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing; working knowledge of modern office
practices and procedures; some knowledge of accounting principles and practices
(b) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment
(c) Ability to perform cashier duties accurately; ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to
communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations.
SPECIAL REQIREMENTS
Valid state driver’s license, or ability to obtain one; notary certification within 2 months.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Phone system; personal computer knowledge including word and spreadsheet software; copy machine; postage
machine; fax machine, 10 key calculator.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee
is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands
and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related costs may
be required.
The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the positional if the work is similar, related,
or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is
subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
2019 AGENDA ITEM
Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __ March 20, 2019 ______
Council Meeting date: ____April 1, 2019
ITEM: _ TiPSS Court Maintenance Software
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Council reviewed the status of the Columbus Municipal Court start-up at the last
Committee of the Whole meeting. Among the “to-do” list was to set up the court
software that assists with operations. After close review, the Muncipal Court Ad Hoc
Committee chose the TiPSS software system.
Attached is the agreement forwarded by the vendor at TiPSS. Atty. Johnson has had a
chance to review the agreement. I am asking the Council to approve the agreement so
that I can proceed with the vendor on obtaining the software in time for the Court start
on May 1st.
LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: TiPSS Software
agreement
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Consider approval of the agreement
Quote # 2019-024
4624 South Biltmore Lane • Madison, WI 53718
Phone: 608.244.1500 • Fax: 608.244.1504
www.tipssllc.com
March 22, 2019
Patrick Vander Sanden
Columbus Municipal Court
105 N Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
Dear Mr. Vander Sanden:
Thank you for your interest in acquiring our TiPSS software products! As with all of our products, we offer a 60-day
money back guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied with the software you can return it within 60 days of your installation
date for a full refund of the License and Support Fees (excludes project management, custom development, conversion, and
training fees). The cost of installing the software varies depending on the number of Workstations or Concurrent Users, type
of security and network, and level of training and assistance required. Please refer to the proposal sheets attached for
summary product description and pricing.
In addition to the costs identified in the attached proposal(s), you will need to contact your hardware/network provider to
secure an estimate for updating your hardware to meet the minimum system requirements (see Notes and Terms of
Agreement for more information). Please be advised that new installations are scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Upon receiving the signed proposal, we will contact you to arrange for training and installation of the software.
TiPSS is very much a customer-based company. We value our customers and strive to provide the best service and support
in the business. We encourage you to contact any of our customers to discuss the software or our services. If you decide
to accept the proposal, please indicate which items you are accepting, sign and date the signature page, and return a copy to
us via mail at the address above or via fax to 608/244-1504. If we can answer any questions or provide any clarifications,
do not hesitate to call us at 608/244-1500.
Sincerely,
Xong Yang, Member
Titan Public Safety Solutions, LLC
Quote # 2019-024
Signature Page
Please check the item or items listed below to indicate acceptance of all or parts of this proposal. If a payment plan is
offered, check the payment plan you choose. Then sign and return this single page to TiPSS. If there are any questions
regarding this proposal, feel free to contact us at 608/244-1500 (or toll-free at 877/241-3877).
The following item(s) of this proposal is/are accepted:
TiPSSCourts, TiPSSDOT Interface, TiPSSSDC/TiPSSTax Intercept Interface
2019 - 024 TiPSSTraCS Interface
Payment for the license and service portion of the proposal(s) will be paid as indicated below:
Full payment of License & Service charges upon installation.
Acknowledgement by the Customer: Columbus Municipal Court
Signature:
Name: (please print):
Date:
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Notes and Terms of Agreement
License & Service Fees
License & Service Fees include the items as listed per the “Proposal Summary Sheet”. The number of licenses listed
reflects the number of licensed workstations or concurrent users the Municipality is legally licensed for. When applicable,
the License Fee also reflects the number of police jurisdictions the Municipal Court processes citations for. Upon
acceptance of the proposal(s), we will forward a License Agreement for your review and signature.
• TiPSS Products are licensed by ‘Workstation’ or by ‘Concurrent User’: ‘Workstation’ licensing refers to the
number of units the software can be loaded on. E.g., if you purchase a 3 unit ‘Workstation’ license the software
can only be loaded on 3 machines. ‘Concurrent User’ refers to the number of people using the software at the
same time. E.g., if you purchase a 3 ‘Concurrent User’ license the software can be loaded on an unlimited number
of machines but only 3 people will be able to access the software at one time.
• Each workstation’s license is further defined as either ‘full access’ or ‘view-only access’: The ‘full access’
license provides unrestricted access to all of the features and functions of the software based on the user’s security
profile. A ‘full access’ license can be used to add, update, view, delete, and print information. The ‘view-only
access’ license provides limited ability to view and print information contained in the software based on the user’s
security profile. A ‘view-only access’ license cannot be used to add, update, and/or delete information.
When applicable, the License Fee includes assistance with three (3) custom form letters. The municipality must provide
the form letters as an MSWord© document, in the agreed upon machine readable format (e.g. CD, FTP, or email).
License & Service Fees include remote installation of the software on the customer workstation(s)/network. If a network
version of the software is proposed, the customer is responsible for providing skilled hardware/network expertise to install
the software with remote assistance from TiPSS Customer Support. Network support is required to create directories, assign
user permissions, load the software on workstations not accessible via TeamViewer © or GoToAssist©, and perform other
network installation functions. The proposal(s) includes installing the TiPSS software only and does not include hardware,
hardware installation, cabling, network support, or network installation.
License & Service Fees include two (2) full days for the base Courts and Records products, one (1) full day for the base
Parking product, or one-half (1/2) day for the Day Sheets product. The training is provided via small-group training for
one participant, to receive training along with training participants from other municipalities, at the TiPSS office in
Madison. (There are additional fees for when one customer sends more than one participant for training.) The training
for optional add-on interfaces and for TiPSSCashRegister is provided remotely via TeamViewer© or GoToAssist©.
Included in the License & Service Fees, for base Courts and Records products only, is a one-day “Refresher Course” for
one person, which may be used within the first two years after the initial training. “Accelerated Training” is also available
at an additional charge.
Manuals
Training Manuals are provided for each participant attending training. If additional copies of are required, they can be
purchased for $50 per manual.
Conversion (optional)
Conversion of any other existing customer data is not included unless specifically proposed. If the proposal specifically
includes a quote for converting data, the customer is responsible for providing a full copy of their data, in an agreed upon
machine readable format (e.g. CD, FTP, or internet). If for any reason we are unable to read/convert the data we will contact
you to discuss how and if to proceed.
The Offense Codes/Street Names Conversion includes converting the Municipality’s street names and offense codes to the
TiPSS database, this information must be provided in an MSExcel© spreadsheet format.
Annual System Support
The proposal(s) includes the Annual System Support Fee for January 1through December 31 of the current year. This fee
will be prorated and billed at installation if installed after January 1st. A full year’s Annual System Support Fee will be
Quote # 2019-024
billed in December of each succeeding year. The Annual Support Fee increases approximately 3-5% annually. Upon
acceptance of the proposal(s) TiPSS will forward a Support Agreement for your review and signature.
Hours of Availability
TiPSS Customer Support Staff are available to answer customer questions and provide assistance during the following
days and times:
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday, later by appointment
Third Party Software
Third party software products, required to generate documents, prepare for conversion, and provide remote support and
training, are not included. Contact your hardware/software vendor to purchase and install the following required third
party products:
Minimum Software/Hardware Requirements (subject to change)
• Workstation Requirements (Minimum)
Windows version Windows 8©, Windows 10©
Processor speed 1 GHz Processor
Operating System 32 bit or 64 bit processor
Memory 2 GB RAM required/4 GB RAM recommended
Disk space 30 GB hard drive
.NET version 4.0
Other A CD or DVD drive, as appropriate (required for installation from disc)
Touch Screen Monitor (optional for TiPSSCashRegister )
• Server Recommendations
Server configurations may vary; minimum requirements are for a dedicated server for the WIJIS interface
only. Agencies sharing workloads with other software or operating in a virtual environment should judge
CPU size accordingly.
Windows version Windows 2012© or newer version
Processor speed Pentium 4, 3.0 Ghz CPU or better
Operating System 32 bit or 64 bit processor
Memory 8 GB RAM
Disk space 80 GB hard drive
.NET version 4.6.1
IIS version 7 or higher (TiPSSWebServices only)
Other A reliable backup system
• Network Requirements if applicable
o Current Internet Browser
o High Speed Internet Connection
o Static or unchanging public IP address
• Additional Hardware requirements (optional)
o Scanner
o Digital camera or photo disk (TiPSSImaging only)
• Receipt/validation Printers Recommendations
o Epson TM-U220D USB (Receipt Only)
o Epson TM-U325 USB (Receipt and Validation)
o Epson TM-T88V (thermal printer)
• Third Party Software Requirements
o MSWord 2010© or newer version (each workstation)
o MSExcel 2010© or newer version (1 workstation)
o MS SQL Express 2012R2© or newer version (for less than 4 Workstations)
Quote # 2019-024
o MS SQL Server 2012R2© or newer version (for 4+ Workstations or multi-jurisdictional courts)
o MS SQL Server Management Studio must either be installed on at least 1 workstation or access to the MS
SQL Server granted
o Current SSL certificate (TiPSSWebServices only)
o TeamViewer 10© or GoToAssist© for remote support (no charge)
PRODUCT SUMMARIES
TiPSSCourts
TiPSSCourts handles the paperwork for Municipal and Traffic Citations, from initial filing to final disposition. Our
TiPSSCourts product is a simple, easy-to-use, and affordable windows-based software package for small Municipal
Courts processing less than 50 citations per month to large multi-jurisdictional Municipal Courts processing over 3,500
citations per month.
TiPSSDOT Interface (Optional add-on module)
TiPSSDOT Interface is an automated interface between TiPSSCourts and the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation (DOT). The TiPSSDOT Interface includes electronically transferring the following court
documents: Wisconsin Uniform Citation (MV4016), Wisconsin Uniform Municipal Citations, Court Order of
Revocation/Suspension (MV3029), and Conviction Status Report (MV3435). The TiPSSDOT Interface software
is a simple, easy-to-use, and affordable municipal court add-on module.
TiPSSTax Intercept Interface (Optional add-on module)
TiPSSTax Intercept is an automated interface between TiPSSCourts and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue
(DOR). The TiPSSTax Intercept is an automated process by which local municipalities may certify unpaid fines,
fees, restitutions or forfeitures for interception of tax refunds or other refundable credits and lottery prizes. The
TiPSSTax Intercept is a simple, easy-to-use, and affordable municipal court add-on software package.
TiPSSSDC Interface (Optional add-on module)
TiPSSSDC is an automated interface between TiPSSCourts and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue
(DOR). The TiPSSSDC is an automated process by which local municipalities may certify unpaid fines, fees,
restitutions or forfeitures for interception of tax refunds or other refundable credits, wage garnishments, bank
levees and lottery prizes. It is a simple, easy-to-use, and affordable Municipal Court add-on software package.
TiPSSTraCS Interface (Optional add-on module)
TiPSSTraCS Interface is an automated interface between TiPSSCourts and the Wisconsin Badger TraCS (Traffic
and Criminal Software) system. Traffic and Municipal Citations are entered into TraCS in the squad car, uploaded
into the TraCS Workstation in the office, and then transmitted to eCitation (WIJIS - Wisconsin Justice
Information Sharing Program). Once in eCitation the Traffic and Municipal Citations can be retrieved from
eCitation and automatically loaded into TiPSSCourts.
Quote # 2019-024
Columbus Municipal Court Proposal Number: 2019 - 024
Proposal Summary Sheet Proposal Date: March 25, 2019
Proposal Expiration: September 30, 2019
Number of License Annual
License Licenses Addt. & System Proposal
Product/Service Description
Type Full- View- Juris. Service Support Totals
Access Only Fees (2019)
License
TiPSSCourts Installation/Setup (Remote)
TiPSSDOT Interface User Manual (1)
TiPSSSDC/TiPSSTax Workstation Custom Form Letters (3) 1 $13,287 $3,323 $16,610
Intercept Interface Offense /Street Conversion
TiPSSTraCS Interface Training (1 participant)
refresher training for one
PROPOSAL TOTAL $13,287 $3,323 $16,610
The pricing detail presented above is confidential information between
the CUSTOMER and TiPSS; not for public use or disclosure.
2019 AGENDA ITEM
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
Meeting date: April 1, 2019__
Recommended for Approval: New Operator Licenses for licensing period 7/1/18 – 6/30/20:
• Beth Vander Velden
• Sue Fischer
• Amber Wood
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