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GRUCom Ethernet Service Upgrade Agreements for Gainesville Fire Rescue (NB)
This item requests that the City Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to execute agreements with GRUCom to upgrade the existing Ethernet data transport service to all Gainesville Fire Rescue stations and administrative buildings, including the addition of service to Fire Station 8.
Explanation
Gainesville Fire Rescue currently has an agreement with GRUCom for Ethernet service to seven fire stations and the administrative buildings for $176.56 per building per month. GRUCom has proposed service agreements that will allow the upgrade of the existing network , including the addition of service to Fire Station 8. The cost per month per building will remain the same for the duration of the agreements from June 2011 through January 26, 2017. The total expense for the duration of the agreements is estimated to be $108,055. Payments are processed through monthly billing from GRUCom.
Fiscal Note
The total cost for the agreements is estimated to be $108,055. Funding is already included in the fire department budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreements with GRUCom subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Alternative Recommendation A: The City Commission not authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreements.