HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for internet service RESOLUTION NO. 07-325
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR
INTERNET SERVICE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,Lightedge Solutions, Inc., of Des Moines,Iowa,provides Internet access services
for the City of Ames, and, presently, the City routinely exceeds this Internet capacity and the average
utilization has been increasing; and,
WHEREAS, over the last 16 months, the City's monthly maximum Internet utilization has
increased from 77.4% to 98.6%; and,
WHEREAS, staff is proposing an increase in the Internet capacity and to enter into a 36-month
contract with Lightedge Solutions, Inc., at a rate of$1,102.20/month; and,
WHEREAS, the increased capacity will be used for video streaming, and the rest will be used
for staff Internet services comprised of email, file transfers, and Internet usage; and,
WHEREAS, by signing a 36-month agreement, the City will save approximately $4,676 in
installation and service fees over a 3-year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
the 36-month agreement with Lightedge Solutions,Inc.,of Des Moines,Iowa,to provide Internet service
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 1 Oth day of July, 2007.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Rice
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 Ot'day of July, 2007.