HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for WiFi Hotspot Internet Service RESOLUTION NO. 08-359
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
WIFI HOTSPOT SERVICE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, based on direction from the City Council, staff has reviewed various options
to provide a level of public access WiFi service, which included a feasibility study and reports on
costs and options for WiFi service; and,
WHEREAS,based on the results of this study,the Council directed staff to pursue proposals
for a pilot project to provide the public service at a limited number of sites,which are located at Tom
Evans Plaza, Brookside Park, Campustown Court, and the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex; and,
WHEREAS,in April 2008,staff solicited proposals to provide WiFi hotspot internet service
at these selected locations, and two proposals were received; and,
WHEREAS, based on an evaluation, ICS Advanced Technologies was identified as the
preferred provider; and,
WHEREAS, the business model proposed by ICS included funding of the initial set-up by
the City, plus a contribution to annual operating costs; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated cost to the City based on the proposal would be $15,000 for
implementation and annual operating costs of$3,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that a contract with ICS Advanced Technologies of Ames, Iowa, to provide WiFi hotspot internet
service at Tom Evans Plaza, Brookside Park, Campustown Court, and the Hunziker Youth Sports
Complex at an estimated implementation cost of$15,000, plus $3,000 per year annual operating
costs is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of August, 2008.
C�?. UJAJ_& A. "V. �l�v
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t'day of August, 2008.