SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order (contract) to Harris Corporation of Lynchburg, VA, in the annual amount of $280,000 for support and maintenance of the City of Clearwater Radio System, in accordance with the 20-year Maintenance Agreement approved by Council on June 20, 2002 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On June 20, 2002, Council approved a 20-year public/private partnership contract with Harris Corporation (Harris) for maintenance of the Clearwater Radio System, including two towers and related facilities. The contract calls for quarterly payments, adjusted annually to reflect current usage, performance, and changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) through the contract term, ending September 20, 2022.
Per contract terms Harris manages leased space on the two towers and revenue due to the City is deducted from the quarterly payment. In the most recent five years, revenues have averaged $5,000 per quarter.
The term of this Service Agreement may be extended by one additional term of five years beyond the Initial Term on such terms and conditions to which the Parties mutually agree.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
566-06620-530300-519-000
These funds are available in the operating expense of Garage Services Fund as budgeted each Fiscal Year