The Chief Information Officer recommends that City Council approve an ordinance to appropriate $400,000.00 from the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund (1800) for the planned HTV Network Integration project for Houston Information Technology Services. This project is budgeted in the approved FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan adopted by the City Council.
The project description with allocation amount is as follows:
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PROJECT
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PROJECT NO.
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AMOUNT
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HTV Network Integration
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x-680098*
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$400,000.00
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This appropriation will allow for the planned HTV Network Integration project that will update and standardize the Houston Television (HTV) infrastructure. Currently, HTV’s network includes legacy and non-standard infrastructure and devices which are failing and/or are not integrated into the City’s network, thereby reducing the ability for the City to troubleshoot network related issues that affect HTV broadcast operations, including City Council and committee meetings. The purchase will allow for the modernization and standardization of equipment and integration of HTV’s network into the City’s Network. This project will also enhance HTV’s network performance and operations. HITS will leverage existing enterprise contract(s) for the purchase of hardware, licensing, support, maintenance, and professional services.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a local government that purchases goods or services [from a cooperative purchasing program or organization] satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated because of these projects.
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Lisa Kent, Chief Information Officer
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Houston Information Technology Services
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