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County Administrator's Report 17. 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	07/19/2016
Issue: Southern Light, LLC, Telecommunications License Agreement and Scope of Work for Escambia County Tryon Library
From:	Shawn Fletcher
Department:	Information Technology
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Southern Light, LLC, Telecommunications License Agreement and Scope of Work for the Escambia County Tryon Library - Shawn Fletcher, Information Technology Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Southern Light, LLC, Telecommunications License Agreement and Scope of Work for the Escambia County Tryon Library:

A. Approve the Telecommunications License Agreement and Scope of Work with Southern Light, LLC, for the Escambia County Tryon Library. This will provide a high-speed fiber data connection between the Escambia County Tryon Library and the Main Library Branch with a monthly fee of $583; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Southern Light, LLC, Telecommunications License Agreement and Scope of Work.

[Funding Source: Funds are available in the current Budget, Library Fund (113), Cost Center 110503]

BACKGROUND:

The Southern Light, LLC, Telecommunication License Agreement and Scope Of Work for the Escambia County Tryon Library is needed to proceed with getting a high -speed fiber data connection between the Escambia County Tryon Library and the Main Library Branch. The present T1 connection is insufficient to progress with newer technology.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The funds are currently available in the budget in the Library Fund (113), Cost Center 110503 for the monthly maintenance fee of $583.00 for the connection.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Southern Light LLC, Telecommunications License Agreement & Scope of Work has been approved as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

The implementation of this agreement and scope of work will be accomplished with existing staff.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board approval required by Ordinance 2001-60.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Information Technology Department and Southern Light will be responsible for the implementation.

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Tryon Library Southern Light