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Item 4CM CITY OF SOUTH LAKE MEMORANDUM (June 14, 2015) To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Greg Hendricks, Director of Information Technology Subject: Consent agenda item 4C - Approve telecom expenses for Verizon Wireless services in the amount of$129,000. Action Requested: Approve in-budget expenses of $129,000 for Verizon Wireless telecom services required for single-vendor spending above $50,000. Background Information: Verizon Wireless provides wireless communications for mobility including DPS vehicles accessing Firehouse Mobile Response, Firehouse Inspector, and Crimes Mobile. Support personnel and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) personnel also leverage these services as well for remote access to all internal services. Financial Considerations: The projected year-end expenses for Verizon services are $129,000 (Within FY2015 General Fund approved budget of $132,000). Through streamlining services we have reduced cost while upgrading devices to the latest technology. Strategic Link: 136 — "Optimize Use of Technology" — enables the IT department to efficiently enable control and mobility requirements. 134 — "Provide High Quality Customer Service through sustainable business practices" — enables IT to support and quickly enable mobile applications improving customer service internally and externally. Citizen Input/ Board Review: Not Applicable Legal Review: Not Applicable Alternatives: 1) Approve as proposed. 2) Reject — cancel account services and severely limit mobile services and automation services. Supporting Documents: None Honorable Mayor and City Council Page 2 of 2 Staff Recommendation: Approve item as proposed Attachments: