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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Contract with Tri County Alarm Systems, L.L.C., of Wilmington, NC, for $180,000 to Install Fiber Between 315 Chestnut and 929 N. Front Street [Budget Impact: $180,000 - ARPA Funds]
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority ("CFPUA") and the City share fiber optic cable traversing two City-owned facilities, 305 Chestnut Street and 315 Chestnut Street, and from the two City locations, the strands of fiber optic cable are routed to multiple CFPUA and City facilities; and,
WHEREAS, CFPUA and the City share these fiber optic strands to provide connectivity to multiple CFPUA and City facilities used to provide critical services to the community; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the purchase of 929 N. Front Street and consolidation of services, the City intends to sell or demolish 305 Chestnut Street and 315 Chestnut Street; and,
WHEREAS, CFPUA and the City recognize the mutual benefit to their employees, citizens, customers, and the public at large in the splicing and relocation of the fiber optic cable; and,
WHEREAS, the City has used Tri County Alarm Systems, L.L.C. ("Tri County") in the past for projects involving fiber optic cable in multiple projects, and the City is currently working with Tri County for fiber services in the Skyline Center; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C.G.S. ?143-129(e)(6), there is an exception for the letting of public contracts when standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration, and it is necessary for the City's fiber optic infrastructure to be consistent and compatible with previous and current work by Tri County; and,
WHEREAS, ARPA funding was set aside in anticipation of this need and is available.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT, action on this item is permissible under N.C.G.G ?143-129(e)(6), as an exception to the letting of public contracts.
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract...
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