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ITEM: A. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE CLOSED CAPTIONING SERVICES FOR ALL BROADCAST VILLAGE MEETINGS
B. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2019-10 (CLOSED CAPTIONING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CLOSED CAPTIONING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Authorization to award a contract to Link Electronics, to provide closed captioning services for all broadcasted Village meetings, in the amount of $70,250 and approval of Resolution No. R2019-10 amending the General Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year 2019 in order to provide funding for closed captioning equipment and services; and providing an effective date.
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EXPLANATION: In an effort to improve transparency and compliancy with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), staff is seeking authorization to award a contract to Link Electronics, to provide the closed captioning service and equipment, for all broadcast Village meetings. The initial cost for the required service and equipment is $70,250, and includes a one-year warranty, software version updates, firmware updates, hardware maintenance and technical support.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: YES
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: The budget amendment will increase the Technology Services fixed asset budget from the General Fund unassigned fund balance.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to award a contract to Link Electronics, to provide closed captioning services for all broadcasted Village meetings, in the amount of $70,250 and approval of Resolution No. R2019-10 amending the General Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year 2019 in order to provide funding for closed captioning equipment and services; and providing an effective date.