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Item 4PM M E M O R A N D U M (June 8, 2015) To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Greg Hendricks, Director of Information Technology Subject: Consent agenda item 4P - Approve in-budget telecom expenses for Verizon services in the amount of $179,000. Action Requested: Approve in-budget expenses of $179,000 for Verizon telecom services required for single-vendor spending above $50,000. Background Information: Verizon is the City’s primary vendor for wireless services with additional landline services supporting the automation of irrigation systems. With the increasing requirement for mobility, wireless services will continue to grow in all areas and departments as well as enabling the City Council. Financial Considerations: The projected year-end expenses for Verizon services are $179,000 (Within FY2015 General Fund approved budget of $180,792). This cost includes Verizon Phone services for $29,000 and Verizon Wireless services for $150,000. Strategic Link: B6 – “Optimize Use of Technology” – enables the IT department to efficiently enable control and mobility requirements. B4 – “Provide High Quality Customer Service through sustainable business practices” – enables IT to support and quickly enable mobile applications improving customer service internally and externally. Citizen Input/ Board Review: Not Applicable Legal Review: Not Applicable Alternatives: 1) Approve as proposed. 2) Reject – cancel account services and severely limit mobile services and automation services. Supporting Documents: None Honorable Mayor and City Council Page 2 of 2 Staff Recommendation: Approve item as proposed Attachments: