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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM <br />Information Technologies Department <br />227 W Jefferson Blvd (574) 245-6000 <br />TO: Board of Public Works, Linda Martin <br />CC: Dan O'Connor; Santiago Garces <br />FROM: Brian Donoghue, Director of Civic Innovation <br />SUBJECT: NSI Network Equipment Digital Inclusion Initiative — Expanding <br />Public Wi-Fi <br />DATE: 04/27/18 <br />Linda and Members of the Board, <br />Please see attached quote/contract for network equipment for expanding public <br />WI-Fi as part of the City's wider digital inclusion initiative. The expansion will <br />encompass parts of Western Avenue. This effort is a facet of a broader City <br />initiative aimed towards addressing the digital divide in South Bend, working <br />towards digital inclusion. The Office of Innovation and Technology team has <br />reviewed the quote and gives favorable recommendation as well. <br />The not to exceed cost of $6,979.00 is for Cisco Hardware, Cisco Smartnet <br />Support and Maintenance, and professional services for this expansion project . <br />Network Solutions does have the State QPA. <br />Note: The funding for this quote/contract is coming out of the designated account <br />number on the accompanied Agenda, but will be reimbursed through the <br />Community Development Block Grant when the funds are available. <br />Thank you, <br />Brian Donoghue <br />