Item 4F - Verizon Wireless Services 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 4F: Approve wireless telecom/internet services from Verizon
Wireless in an amount not to exceed $180,000.
Action
Requested: Item 4F: Approve wireless telecom/internet services from
Verizon Wireless in an amount not to exceed $180,000.
Background
Information: Verizon Wireless provides highly-available wireless
communication for public safety, support personnel, and the
Emergency Operations Center. Approving this expense
allows the City to ensure that critical communication services
are reliable and abundant.
Financial
Considerations: The 2019 fiscal year budget approved $180,000 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 Verizon Wireless Services
would be to seek alternative wireless telecom and internet
services, or reduce current services. This would critically
inhibit public safety, support services, and the Emergency
Operations Center.
Supporting
Documents: None
Honorable Mayor and City Council
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Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommends approving item as proposed.