DEPARTMENT: Library
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Authorization For Renewal Of Mobile Hotspot Agreement And Amend 2022 Library Budget
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, up to 15 percent of County residents lack reliable access to the internet; and
WHEREAS, the coronavirus pandemic has reconfirmed how critical internet access is; and
WHEREAS, hot spot and Chromebook hardware was purchased in 2020 with CARES Act funding; and
WHEREAS, over the past two years, the library, community corrections and social services have been circulating these hotspots to residents without convenient internet access; and
WHEREAS, the devices have long waiting lists and are checked out of the library 90% of the time; and
WHEREAS, the current T-Mobile service agreement is through the state purchasing plan and expires in October 2022; and
WHEREAS, staff recommend approving the new agreement to continue the important service; and
WHEREAS, the funding for the cost of the hotspots for the rest of 2022 will be paid for using Phase Funds from the Metropolitan Library Service Agency; and
WHEREAS, the funding for future service agreements will be considered as part of the 2023 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the extension of the service agreement with T-Mobile through December 31, 2022; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby amends the 2022 Library budget as follows:
Revenue
MELSA Phase funds $49,510.46
Total Revenue $49,510.46
Expense
Program Expense $49,510.46
Total Expense $49,510.46
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