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Item 4G - Toshiba Renewal 2020CITY OF MEMORANDUM SOUTHLA.KE March 3, 2020 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Sharen Jackson, Chief Financial Officer Subject: Item 4G: Approve utilizing Toshiba for copier services, including leasing multi -functional devices, supplies and maintenance in an amount not to exceed $120,000. Action Requested: Approve utilizing Toshiba for copier services, including leasing multi -functional devices, supplies and maintenance in an amount not to exceed $120,000. 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 31 copiers and printers city-wide. Approving this expense allows 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: This item was approved within the fiscal year 2020 General Fund budget. Strategic Link: This agenda item is linked to the Southlake Strategy Map through the following objectives: • 136 Optimize the use of technology • 134 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.