HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - CenturyLink Private Data Line Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 12-195
RESOLUTION APPROVING CENTURYLINK
60-MONTH PRIVATE DATA LINE AGREEMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Ames uses four CenturyLink private data lines that provide
telephone and data services to Fire Station No. 3, CyRide, Fire Station No. 2, and the Parks and
Recreation Gateway/Ice Arena; and,
WHEREAS, the current contract for this service is up for renewal, and the present rate is
$1,226.95 per month; and,
WHEREAS,for renewal,CenturyLink has proposed monthly rates that vary depending upon
the term of the contract as shown: 12 months - $1,308.85; 24 months - $1,281.25; 36 months -
$1,226.95, and 60 months - $1,064.65; and,
WHEREAS,by signing a 60-month agreement as opposed to a 36-month agreement,the City
would save approximately$1,950 per year,or$9,738 over the term of a 60-month agreement; and,
WHEREAS, City Council approval is required to take advantage of lower prices offered
through a multi-year contract,and the final contract contains a non-appropriation clause,as required
by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the 60-month private data line agreement with CenturyLink at a cost of$1,064.65 per month,
or$12,776 per year, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of April, 2012.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of April, 2012.