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Committee approves $84,004.56 network switch upgrade, tentatively using ARPA or capital funds
Summary
The committee approved purchase of end-of-life core network switches for city hall and police department, hardware cost $84,004.56; staff recommended using capital funds and bridging remaining costs with ARPA when appropriate.
A staff presenter described to the Committee of Finance and Taxation on July 8 that several of the city’s core network switches are at end of life and should be replaced while firewall upgrades are underway. The presenter said the hardware cost for city hall and the police department is $84,004.56.
The presenter explained the role of switches as the "traffic cops" of the network, said many devices date from around 2014 and "need to be replaced," and emphasized vendor licensing and a five-year replacement/service plan to avoid lengthy outages. The presenter noted a services line (approximately $18,500) and said that services figures were "not solid." The presenter recommended approving the hardware purchase from capital funds while services and some operating costs may come from other sources.
Administrator Rindy said unused or remaining ARPA funds could bridge the balance; committee members agreed ARPA is an appropriate source for the work. After a brief discussion about cost and redundancy, a committee member moved to accept the project and another member seconded; several members said "Aye" and the Chair declared the motion passed.
The committee recorded acceptance of the hardware purchase; the transcript records vocal approval and a motion passing but does not provide a complete roll-call tally in the record. Staff said some service costs or portions of the project may come from operating funds and that the switches include replacement/service guarantees to reduce outage risk.
