ADOPTED - JANUARY 26, 2010

Agenda Item No. 28

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A WIRELESS LINK FROM AT&T

FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR

RESOLUTION #10-015

WHEREAS, Ingham County has a need to replace the current communications link from the Hilliard building to the Ingham County Fair; and

WHEREAS, this will increase the network speed, allow for connectivity to the main county phone system, allow wireless connectivity in the main arena building and eliminate current monthly phone charges of $450.00; and

WHEREAS, MIS evaluated three proposals along with the Fair Director and after careful evaluation recommend the proposal from AT&T in the amount of $14,162.39; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County will own the wireless equipment and three years of maintenance is included.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the purchase of a Wireless Link form AT&T in the amount of $14,162.39, to be paid from the Machinery and Equipment Fund #561-769009-78000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller/Administrator is authorized to make any necessary budget adjustments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

     Nays:  None     Absent:  None          Approved  1/19/10

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Tennis, Bahar-Cook, Schor, Holman, Dougan

     Nays:  None     Absent:  None          Approved  1/20/10