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File #: RES 17-530    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 6/5/2017 Final action: 6/5/2017
Title: A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 for Wide Area Network Consultaation Services and Authorizing its Execution
Attachments: 1. District 97 IGA Resolution, 2. District 97 IGA
Submitted By
Alvin Nepomuceno, Information Technology Director

Reviewed By
LKS

Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 for Wide Area Network Consultaation Services and Authorizing its Execution

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Overview
Overview
The Village and Elementary School District 97 (SD97) will enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for a Wide Area Network consultant to conduct a needs analysis and recommend a course of action.

Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.

Fiscal Impact
The Village's portion of the cost is anticipated not to exceed $20,000.00. The fiber network project is part of the CISC 2017 work plan and $10,000 was requested for this project (the Citizen Commission Support account #1001.41020.101.530662.) The remaining portion of the project will be covered by Technology (IT) External Support, account #1001.41040.101.530667

Background
The existing Village fiber network that interconnects all village properties was a patch work installation over 17 years old. The electronic equipment is no longer supported and the original fiber has reached limited capacity with no backup services to meet the daily operational requirements of the organization. During the 2017 Finance Committee meetings with the Village Board, the Board has directed IT to further investigate alternative solutions including a joint project with SD97 since they are looking for similar solution for all their facilities.

The Village and SD97 both are looking for professional services to perform a needs assessment, provide solutions, develop a Request for Proposal document for release and ultimately provide oversight during construction.

The Citizen Information System Commission has also been involved with this project and also attended the Finance Committee of the Village Board last year to discuss this project.

Alternatives
The Village may elect not...

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