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
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Staff Recommendation:
Approve item as proposed
Attachments: