Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS UNDER A PREVIOUSLY COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACT WITH MOMENTUM TELECOM, INC. FOR WHOLESALE VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: Council authorization is required to spend beyond the previously approved threshold for wholesale voice services.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 15-101 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for wholesale voice over internet protocol service, passed July 14, 2015.
Purpose & Explanation
As a result of additional customers choosing to use Velocity voice services, our wholesale costs have reached the $25,000 threshold. Therefore, staff seeks City Council approval to spend additional funds for wholesale services in an amount not to exceed $35,000.
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the administration will spend additional funds under the existing contract with Momentum Telecom.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to spend above the $25,000 threshold and we are requesting an emergency clause be added to this legislation in order to prevent a past due balance.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Asst. City Manager
Will Ersing, Broadband Manager