ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 9, 2010

                                                                                                                                                     Agenda Item No. 5

Introduced by County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 1GB FIBER NETWORK CONNECTION FROM ARIALINK TO THE INGHAM COUNTY FAMILY CENTER

RESOLUTION #10-358

WHEREAS, Arialink installed and has provided a 1GB Fiber Network connection to the Ingham County Family Center for the past two years; and

WHEREAS, this connects the Ingham County Family Center to the Ingham County computer network; and

WHEREAS, the contract currently in place has expired and the past/current cost of this connection is $900.00 per month; and

WHEREAS, MIS researched solutions from other vendors and recommends purchasing a 24-month contract from Arialink at $900.00 per month for a total cost of $21,600.00.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners do hereby authorize entering into a 2-year agreement with Arialink for the purchase of a 1GB Fiber connection in the amount of $21,600.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total cost will be paid out of the Juvenile Justice Millage Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Purchasing Department is authorized to issue the necessary Purchase Order.

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:    County Services will meet 11/8/10

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

Nays:  None             Absent:  Holman            Approved 11/3/10