HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 19-34 Authorizing the Town Manager to enter into negotiations with a Dedicated Internet Access Vendor TOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 19-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH A
DEDICATED INTERNET ACCESS VENDOR TO ESTABLISH TERMS AND
AGREEMENTS FOR THE DARK FIBER PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Town currently uses a variety of internet services to connect our
multiple municipal and academic locations; and,
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to create a redundant fiber network between the buildings
and offices utilizing the Town duct bank for reasons of reliability and standardization; and,
WHEREAS, a new Dark Fiber based infrastructure will allow the Town to expand its
Wide Area Network(WAN)with a common and stable infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council previously approved Capital Funds for a Dark Fiber
project; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE,TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: That the Town of Westlake Town Council hereby authorize the Town
Manager to enter into negotiation with a Dedicated Internet Access vendor to establish terms and
agreements on behalf of the Town of Westlake.
SECTION 3: If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions
hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
Resolution 19-34
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 28T" DAY OF OCTOBER 2019.
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Laura Wheat, Mayor
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Stan Lowry, Town Attorney
Resolution 19-34
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