Submitted By: Lourdes Ramos
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Presentation By: Mel Poole
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Department: Ocala Fiber Network
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve a one-year renewal agreement with the School Board of Marion County to provide fiber optic services to remote schools with total revenues in the amount $116,400
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
On December 1, 2020, City Council approved the Standard Agreement between the City of Ocala and the School Board of Marion County (“School Board”) for the provision of fiber services to remote schools, City of Ocala Contract No.: OFN/200983. Under this Agreement, Ocala Fiber Network (“OFN”) will sell fiber optic connectivity to the School Board’s remote locations at Romeo Elementary, Dunnellon Elementary, Dunnellon Middle and Dunnellon High Schools.
The School Board’s Standard Agreement offers an initial term of three years and one (1) one-year renewal term. The School Board has requested to exercise its one-year renewal option for a term commencing July 1, 2024, and terminating at the end of the business day June 30, 2025.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Ocala Fiber Network now seeks Council approval of the one-year renewal agreement with the School Board of Marion County to continue providing fiber optic connectivity to remote schools.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The revenue will be added to account number 490-343-000-000-02-34914 in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Fiscal Year 2024-25 budgets.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny