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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Steve Andras, Acting Airport Director
Jim Dahl, MIS Director
DATE: May 23, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing Sentinel Technologies, Inc. to improve the City network connection with Aurora Airport via a microwave link.
PURPOSE:
The Aurora Airport currently has a T1 connection to the City network. This project will establish a microwave connection with the airport, and increase bandwidth from 1.5Mb to 200Mb, thus allowing additional access to City network resources and cost savings.
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Airport staff are not currently able to access City resources that require large amounts of bandwidth. Access to large maps, drawings and other files stored on servers at City Hall are unavailable. In addition, airport staff cannot currently utilize the centralized VOIP phone system.
DISCUSSION:
Airport staff will benefit greatly by having access to large files stored at City Hall. For example, this will allow the airport GIS layer to reside in the centralized GIS system, and still allow airport staff access to that layer. There are currently separate GIS files at the airport.
Incorporating the airport into the VOIP phone system will enhance communications between the airport and City Hall. It will provide 4-digit extension dialing, voicemail, and caller ID. It will also provide significant savings by eliminating an expensive T1 line along with a separate telephone service with multiple lines. Total cost of the project is $29,880.50. The estimated savings will be in excess of $1,100.00 per month, which translates to ROI of approximately 27 months.
Funds are available in airport accounts 504-1810-433.64-12, and 504-1810-433.73-99.
We are also requesting a 15% contingency amount for potential unexpected expenses of $4,500.00.
The Finance Department has been contacted and Sentinel Technologies does not have outstanding debt with the City.
This is a sole source purcha...
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