Specific Explanation:
The Chief Information Officer recommends that City Council approve an ordinance to appropriate $1,000,000.00 from the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund (1800) for the planned purchase of computer hardware, peripherals, and software services for HITS and various departments. The following project is budgeted in the approved FY2022 Capital Improvement Plan adopted by City Council.
The project description with allocation is as follows:
PROJECT PROJECT NO. AMOUNT
Citywide PC Replacement WBS# X-680030* $1,000,000.00
This project allows the City to purchase computer hardware, peripherals, and software services to replace PC's that have exceeded the City's 5-year asset replacement cycle. This purchase is required not only to replace equipment that has reached the end of its useful life but also to meet operational needs and security requirements of the City. The equipment and services for this project will be purchased utilizing the existing Computer and Desktop Equipment Services Agreements as outlined below.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Lisa Kent, Chief Information Officer
Houston Information Technology Services
Outlined Agreement #s:
4600016139
4600016154
4600016582/4600016832
4600016583/4600016831