Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Directors of the Department of Finance and Management, the Department of Technology, and the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement to accept a donation from Time Warner Cable (TWC) solicited by Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC)/Capital South as a part of the Scioto Mile and Bicentennial Park project as an in-kind donation on behalf of the City of Columbus for WiFi Internet service, Cable TV, and Digital Phone service. These services will support various business functions and allows all citizens access to Internet service at no charge along the Scioto Mile and Bicentennial Park, and Cable TV/Digital phone service in the Café' for a period of 10 years beginning June 30, 2011. The TWC wireless Internet service will provide Internet access that can support up to 1,000 users.
The Internet service will be a great benefit during festivals and events along the Scioto Mile as vendors will be able to perform wireless credit card transactions utilizing this service. Citizens will also benefit as this Internet service will be available during Park hours 7 days a week. In addition to the Internet service, Time Warner Cable will also be providing Digital Phone service and Cable TV in the Bicentennial Park Café'.
This agreement will be created utilizing the terms and conditions agreed to in a supporting contract between TWC and the Directors of the Department of Finance and Management, the Department of Technology, and the Department of Recreation and Parks on behalf of the City of Columbus.
EMERGENCY: Emergency action is requested to ensure that the needed services are not delayed;
FISCAL IMPACT: No cost will be incurred by the City of Columbus. The donation from Time Warner Cable is as identified in exhibit "A" of the agreement.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBERS:
Vendor Name: Time Warner Cable 133666692; Expiration Date: 10/14/10
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