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Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute contract payments with AT&T Corp. and the City of Laredo for a one-time cost to build out the fiber infrastructure for Starr County and monthly recurring charges for AT&T Dedicated Internet (ADI) Ports and ADI Access. Services will enhance the 9-1-1 Network and Backup Network for the South Texas Region. The total amount for fiber build out and monthly recurring charges will be $310,030.00. Pricing was provided through the Texas Department of Information Resources, AT&T Texas 2021-CTSA-002. Payments are for a one-year period. Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo approved Resolution 2003-R-066 requesting that the Commission on State Emergency Communications designate the City of Laredo as the administrator of the Region’s 9-1-1 Emergency Communication System. At the February 4, 2004 meeting, the Commission on State Emergency Communications designated the City of Laredo as the Administrator for the Region’s 9-1-1 System, which became effective March 1, 2004. As administrators for the South Texas Development Council (STDC), the City of Laredo oversees the four county region of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata.
The contract between AT&T Corp. and the City of Laredo will be for a one-time cost to build out the fiber infrastructure for Starr County and monthly recurring charges for AT&T Dedicated Internet (ADI) Ports and ADI Access. Services will enhance the 9-1-1 Network and Backup Network for the South Texas Region. The total amount for fiber build out and monthly recurring charges will be $310,030.00. Payments will be for a one-year period.
This contract will provide services for the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in the South Texas Region, including Jim Hogg County Sheriff’s Office, Rio Grande City Police Department, Roma Police Department, Starr County Sheriff’s Office, Webb County Sheriff’s Office, Zapata County Sheriff’s Office, the Laredo Police Department, and the Backup Training Center located at the 9-1-1 Regional Administration building.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that this motion be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: State
Account #: 258
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds are available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund RCOM25.
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AT&T Corp. |
RPC Network 258-5568-523.82-26 |
310,030.00 |