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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Purchase Between Verizon Wireless Services And The City Of Hollywood For Data Wireless Services From December 3, 2013 Through September 30, 2014 Consistent With The State Contract DMS-10/11-008C, And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Order Between Verizon Wireless And The City Of Hollywood For The Continuation Of Data Wireless Services Commencing On December 3, 2013 And Ending January 19, 2017, In An Annual Estimated Amount Of $225,000.00 For A Total Contract Aggregated Estimated Amount Of $700,000.00.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of Attached Resolution
Explanation:
Verizon Wireless has been providing the City of Hollywood with data wireless services for several Departments, including Police, Fire, Information Technology, Building and Parking since 2004. The data wireless services are necessary for these Departments in providing mission critical services to the City's residents and businesses. These services will continue to be provided by Verizon based on a negotiated contract by the State of Florida, leveraging the State's purchasing power, and providing for lower rates for state and local governments.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, Interim City Manager
Frank Fernandez, Assistant City Manager/Chief of Police
Eric Busenbarrick, Fire Chief
John Barletta, Director of Information Technology