Item 4JCITY OF
SOUTHLAKI
4J
MEMORANDUM
(June 12, 2013)
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Greg Hendricks, Deputy Director of Information Technology
Subject: Consent agenda item 4J —Approve budgeted telecom and internet
expenses for One Source Communications in the amount of $60,000.
Action
Requested: Approve budgeted expenses of $60,000 for One Source
Communications telecom and internet services.
Background
Information: One Source Communications is the City's primary telephone
and internet service provider. One Source provides
redundant telephone services to Town Hall connecting all
other locations to telecom services. Alternate service is
provisioned to DPS HQ for independent fax services and
support for the EOC. Redundant internet connections are
provided for improved availability and a separate internet for
Library for unsecured traffic.
Financial
Considerations: The projected year-end expenses for One Source services
are $50,000 (FY13 General Fund approved budget).
Strategic Link: 136 — "Optimize Use of Technology" — enables highly
available, critical connectivity and communications services
to the City.
134 — "Provide High Quality Customer Service" — enables IT
support for flexible, employee and citizen access to crucial
services.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Legal Review:
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Alternatives: 1) Approve as proposed.
2) Reject — cancel or reduce services and critically inhibit the
ability to support and perform City operations.
Supporting
Documents: One Source Agreements are in Laserfiche.
Staff Recommendation: Approve item as proposed
Attachments: