HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
CA.11
TO :
FROM :
The Honorable M
M rs of the
Joe • {iola
Chi • • dministrator/City Manager
DATE : DEC 4 2 2003 FILE :
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing
Increase of Resolution
REFERENCES : 01-583 for the Acquisition
of Telecommunications
ENCLOSURES: Equipment
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution
authorizing an increase, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, in Resolution 01-583,
adopted 6/14/2001, for the acquisition of telecommunications equipment, software,
installation, and related services from BellSouth Communications Systems, with funds
allocated from the appropriated Capital Improvement Projects and Operating Budgets of
the various user departments, subject to budgetary approval.
BACKGROUND:
There is an increased need for telecommunications equipment in the Miami Riverside
Center and there is a need to upgrade other telecommunications equipment citywide. In
accordance with Resolution 01-583, adopted June 14, 2001, the Miami City Commission
approved the acquisition of telecommunications equipment and software and installation
and related services for various city facilities, from Bellsouth Communications Systems,
in an amount not to exceed $200,000, awarded under Broward County Telephone System
Master Maintenance Agreement, RLI #060597-RB. Since the adoption of Resolution 01-
583, equipment and services totaling $197,196 have been acquired from BellSouth
Communications Systems and an additional $100,000 is being requested to satisfy
currently identified needs.
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