Item 4E - OneSource Communication Renewal 2019M E M O R A N D U M
April 16, 2019
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Sharen Jackson, Chief Financial Officer
Subject: Item 4E: Approve telecom/internet services from OneSource
Communications in an amount not to exceed $108,000.
Action
Requested: Approve telecom/internet services from OneSource
Communications in an amount not to exceed $108,000.
Background
Information: OneSource provides highly-available telecom and internet
services for city facilities. This includes two services at Town
Hall and DPS North that then service all locations. This
includes backup service for the Emergency Operations
Center. OneSource Communications also provides cable
services to DPS HQ.
Working with OneSource Communications, the City has
upgraded internet services to enhance the expanding
mobility requirements, as well as increased capacity for
public access such as Champion’s Club.
Financial
Considerations: The 2019 fiscal year budget approved $108,000 for this
software.
Strategic Link: This agenda item is linked to the Southlake Strategy Map
through the following objectives:
B6 Optimize the use of technology
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable
business practices
Citizen Input/
Board Review: No requirement exists to review the purchase with citizens or
boards.
Legal Review: No requirement exists to review the purchase with the City
Attorney.
Alternatives: The alternative to approving OneSource Communications
would be to seek alternative telecom and internet services,
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or reduce current services. This would critically inhibit the
ability to support and perform City operations.
Supporting
Documents: None
Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommends approving item as proposed.