AGENDA MEMORANDUM

Meeting Date:           October 9, 2006

From:                          Kevin Cochrane, Communications Manager

Subject:                      Resolution authorizing an agreement with Lake County, Florida to provide Leased Fiber Optic services.

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends approval of a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Lake County, Florida, for Leased Fiber Optic services.

Analysis:

The Lake County, Florida Information Technology Department wishes to connect a County facility at 32400 CR 473, Leesburg, Florida, to the Information Technology data center at 315 W. Main Street, Tavares, Florida, by using the City of Leesburg’s fiber optic network [1 pair of fiber]. The County Commission has signed the contract, and the county and city attorney have approved the contract.

Options:

1.  Approve Resolution authorizing execution of the agreement with Lake County, Florida.

2.  Such alternative action as the Commission may deem appropriate

Fiscal Impact: 

The City of Leesburg will realize additional revenue of $449.00 per month [$5,388.00 per year]. The estimated cost for installation of this location is $3,500.00. Funds are available for this installation work in the approved utility Capital Improvement Plan. Ongoing support costs are included in the operating budget.

Submission Date and Time:    10/5/2006 2:59 PM____

Department: IT/ Communications Prepared by:  Kevin Cochrane                      Attachments:         Yes X    No ______ Advertised:   ____Not Required X                        Dates:   __________________________                      Attorney Review :       Yes X  No ____ _________________________________             Revised 6/10/04

Reviewed by: Dept. Head ________ Finance  Dept. __________________                                    Deputy C.M. ___________________                                          Submitted by: City Manager _______RS____________

Account No. 045-5099-539-63.10 Project No. _450001__________ WF No.  ___Not Assigned_____ Budget  ____$219,915.00________ Available ___$219,915.00________

RESOLUTION NO._______________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LEESBURG, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE LEASED FIBER OPTIC SERVICES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LEESBURG, FLORIDA:

            THAT the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement  with LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA whose address is 315 W. Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778 for Leased Fiber Optic services.

 THAT this resolution shall become effective immediately.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Leesburg, Florida, at a regular meeting held the __9th___ day of ___October______ 2006

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                                                                             Mayor

ATTEST:

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City Clerk