Chicago, IL (6/10/09) – A software system implemented by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) one year ago has paid for itself many times over by reducing labor, processing and printing costs by approximately $225,000 annually. 

As an independent government and taxing body encompassing almost all of Cook County, Illinois, and charged with improving water quality, the savings realized by the district are a value improvement for Chicago-area taxpayers.

 "The new software system has eliminated inefficiencies and increased government transparency with constituent access to legislative information from our Web site", said Jacqueline Torres, Clerk of the District.

The software system, Legistar® from Chicago-based firm Daystar, creates agendas, tracks agenda items, records votes and meeting minutes, and automatically publishes this data to the internet. The system is used by numerous cities, counties and governmental organizations across the country, including Illinois villages Lombard, Downers Grove, Romeoville and Orland Park, as well as many larger cities such as New York, San Francisco, and Milwaukee.

"As a Chicago technology company, it is very rewarding being able to provide fellow local taxpayers these kinds of savings, not to mention the enormous open government value," says Ron Cichon, Daystar's CEO. "Hopefully, this is just the beginning. We have a lot more savings and value that we can bring to the Chicago area."

Daystar Computer Systems, Inc. has provided legislative and open government solutions to towns, cities, counties and other governmental bodies since 1983. As the most experienced software company in legislative workflow and records management, Daystar helps bring the newest and smartest practices available to municipalities across the country.

MWRD Web site: http://www.mwrd.org

MWRD Legistar direct link: http://mwrd.legistar.com

Legistar Official Web site: http://www.legistar.com

Contact:
Tobias Cichon
mailto:pr@legistar.com
Daystar Computer Systems, Inc.
800-875-CITY (2489)

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