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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of technology equipment for the Rosa Hereford Community Center from GTS Technology Solutions, in the amount of $235,265.00.
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DATE: May 5, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Willie Resto, Executive Director of Information Technology
SUBJECT: Purchase of Technology Equipment
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Rosa Hereford Community Center is currently under construction as a modern, multi-purpose facility designed to support community programming, public meetings, educational activities, and civic engagement. To ensure the facility is fully operational upon completion, installation of enterprise-grade network and computer equipment is required as part of the construction project.
Technology infrastructure is a core building system and must be implemented during construction to ensure proper integration, security, and long-term performance. This purchase will establish the foundational network environment necessary to support both staff operations and public use.
The proposed equipment will:
* Provide secure, high-speed wired and wireless connectivity throughout the facility
* Support City administrative operations and cloud-based municipal systems
* Enable public meetings, rentals, and community programming requiring internet access
* Integrate security cameras, access control, and audiovisual systems
* Ensure compliance with City cybersecurity and IT standards
* Allow for scalable growth to meet future technology needs
Without this infrastructure, the facility would not be able to operate effectively or meet modern service expectations.
The purchase includes:
* Enterprise network switches and wireless access points
* Desk phones
* Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
* Staff workstations and program-support computers
All equipment will align with existing City technology standards to ensure centralized management, operational consistency, and long-term lifec...
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