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Item 4C - Toshiba Renewal 2019M E M O R A N D U M May 07, 2019 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Sharen Jackson, Chief Financial Officer Subject: Item 4C: Approve utilizing Toshiba for copier services, including leasing muti-functional devices, supplies and maintenance in an amount not to exceed $116,400. Action Requested: Approve utilizing Toshiba for copier services, including leasing multi-functional devices, supplies and maintenance in an amount not to exceed $116,400. Background Information: Toshiba currently manages large-scale, multi-functional devices throughout the City, as well as provides maintenance services for all equipment. Monthly expenses include lease and maintenance for 30 copiers and printers city-wide. Approving this expense allow the City to ensure that critical printing and scanning services are reliable, as well as the advantage of utilizing the latest technology for performance enabling production of quality products. Financial Considerations: The 2019 fiscal year budget approved $116,400 for copier services in the General Fund. 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 the copier services would be canceling lease and maintenance plans that are currently being managed by Toshiba. This will impact operations and customer service. Honorable Mayor and City Council Page 2 of 2 Supporting Documents: None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approving item as proposed.