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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
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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
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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:
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Francisco Gutierrez -
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services
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