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Item 4E - OneSource, Verizon, Mitel, and Spectrum 2023CITY OF SOUTHLAKE MEMORANDUM October 18, 2022 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Sharen Jackson, Chief Financial Officer Subject: Item 4E: Authorize annual landline, wireless telecom, internet, and cable from OneSource, Verizon Wireless, Mitel, AT&T, and Spectrum in an amount not to exceed $312,000. Action Requested: Authorize annual landline, wireless telecom, internet, and cable from OneSource, Verizon Wireless, Mitel, AT&T, and Spectrum in an amount not to exceed $312,000. Background Information: OneSource, Verizon Wireless, Mitel, AT&T, 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 2023 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. Alternatives: The alternative to approving would be to seek alternative telecom, internet, and cable services, or reduce current Honorable Mayor and City Council Page 2 of 2 services. This would critically inhibit the ability to support and perform City operations. Supporting Documents: None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approving item as proposed.