HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #07 Purchase of Computer Hardware (Utilities)
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting. Date: May 2, 2006
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Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Charles Smith
Reviewed By:
Department Director: Cha
City Manager: Robert Fr:
Subject: Purchase of Computer Hardware for Line Upgrades and New Computer for Water
Conservation Coordinator
Background Summary:
The Utilities Department is in need of upgraded computer hardware to improve the connection between the Utility
Department and City Hall's main server. The cost to upgrade the connection is $6300.00 and $300 per moth for the
use of the T -1 circuit service line. In addition, the Utilities Department is requesting that new desktop PC be
purchased for the Water Conservation Coordinator who currently does not have a computer. The cost for the new
computer will be $2300.00.
Issue:
Should the Mayor and the City Commission approve the Utility computer line upgrades and the purchase of a new
computer for the Water Conservation Coordinator?
Recommendations
Staff recommends that the City approve the computer line upgrades to improve computer access to the City's
server; and the purchase of a new computer for the Water Conservation Coordinator.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impact:
Funds for the hardware to upgrade the computer lines to City Hall main server will be split between 401-
533-00-6405 and 401-535-00-6405; and the new computer for the Water Conservation Coordinator will
be taken from 401-533-00-5202.
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x')
Public Hearing
_ Ordinance First Reading
_ Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
_ Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
For Clerk's Deot Use:
_ Consent Agenda
_ Public Hearing
_ Regular Agenda
_ Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
_ Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney
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City Manager
Robert Frank
Commissioners
Garv Hood, District 1
Scott Anderson, District 2
Rusty Johnson, District 3
Nancv J. Parker, District 4
Mavor
S. Scott Vandergrift
STAFF REPORT
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM:
Charles Smith, P .E., Utilities Director
DATE:
May 2, 2006
RE:
Purchase of Computer Hardware for Line Upgrades and New Computer for Water
Conservation Coordinator
ISSUE
Should the Mayor and the City Commission approve the Utility computer line upgrades and the purchase of a new
computer for the Water Conservation Coordinator?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Utilities Department is in need of upgraded computer hardware to improve the connection between the Utility
Department and City Hall's main server. The cost to upgrade the connection is $6300.00 and $300 per moth for the
use of the T -1 circuit service line. In addition, the Utilities Department is requesting that new desktop PC be
purchased for the Water Conservation Coordinator who currently does not have a computer. The cost for the new
computer will be $2300.00.
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