Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/ Purchase Agreement for data communication services; and to authorize the expenditure of $130,000.00. The contract to be established from universal term contracts/purchase agreements:
AT&T Data Services PA000901 (COM58-Data-01)
The Department of Technology has a need for funding of these services that will exceed $100,000.00 in the current fiscal year. The funding provided by this ordinance, in accordance with the terms and conditions established within the original contract, will cover charges associated with data connectivity services.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER:
Vendor Name: AT&T CC#/FID#: 34 - 0436390 Expiration Date: 3/31/2023
City Account DAX Vendor Number: 006413
FISCAL IMPACT:
In the years 2019 and 2020, The Department of Technology (DoT) legislated $269,000.00 and $232,000.00 respectively for each year. This legislation will establish funding in the amount of $130,000.00 for services associated with data services. The total amount to be expended is $130,000.00. Funds are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/ Purchase Agreement with AT&T for data transport services; and to authorize the expenditure of $130,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($130,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Technology has a need for data services provided by AT&T; and
WHEREAS, these services will provide and support citywide data connectivity, along with local telephone services for the Department of Technology; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office has established Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements with AT&T, therefore allowing the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders on behalf of the Department of Technology for these services totaling $130,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement for data communication and support services in order to maintain uninterrupted services from the supplier, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1: That the Finance and Management Director be and is hereby authorized to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/ Purchase Agreement for a total of $130,000.00, on behalf of the Department of Technology, for data transport services associated with Gigaman that provide and support citywide data connectivity provided by AT&T.
SECTION 2: That the expenditure of $130,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby authorized to be expended from: (See attachment 2594-2021 EXP)
AT&T Data Services
Dept.: 47 | Division: 47-02 | Fund: 5100 | Sub Fund: 510001 Object Class: 03 | Main Acct: 63952 | Program code: IT005 | Amount: $130,000.00
SECTION 3: That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4: That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5: That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.