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Item 4D - OneSource, Verizon, Mitel, Frontier, Spectrum 2022CITY OF SOUTHLAKE MEMORANDUM October 5, 2021 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Sharen Jackson, Chief Financial Officer Subject: Item 4D: Authorize annual landline and wireless telecom/internet from OneSource, Verizon Wireless, Mitel, and Frontier, as well as cable from Spectrum in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Action Requested: Authorize annual landline and wireless telecom, internet, and cable from OneSource, Verizon Wireless, Mitel, Frontier and Spectrum in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Background Information: OneSource, Verizon Wireless, Mitel, Frontier and Spectrum provide highly available telecom, internet, and cable services for city facilities. This includes services at all locations, including backup service for the Emergency Operations Center. Financial Considerations: These items were approved within the fiscal year 2022 General Fund budget. 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. Honorable Mayor and City Council Page 2 of 2 Alternatives: The alternative to approving would be to seek alternative telecom, internet, and cable services, 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.