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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~ ~ CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION APRIL 17, 2006 TITLE: APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1 sl Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER -- RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment renewing the agreement with Cogent Communications Inc. (formerly COGENT PSI, Inc.), for Internet access service for a two year term in an amount not to exceed $85,000 annually, with options for two additional two-year terms exercisable by the Executive Director of Finance & Management Services. DISCUSSION On February 3, 2003 Council approved a three-year agreement with Cogent Communications Inc. with options for additional extensions. Cogent Communications is the third party provider for the City's dedicated high bandwidth Internet access and email services. Services are provided to all City agencies including services critical to City operations including those of the Police and Fire Departments. Cogent Communications has agreed to provide the City with lower tiered pricing during the term of the new agreement. The agreement will ensure support for the City's Internet access service that will ensure a stable Internet connection. The service also includes support for Internet e- mail. Cogent has provided the City with highly reliable and dependable service. The agreement will be managed by the Information Services Division and allows for termination if performance becomes unsatisfactory. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in Technology Fund (account 109-700-6291). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ~~~~~~..~ ~\::;. "- Francisco Gutierrez - Executive Director Finance & Management Services 25F-1