11/22/2022 Resolutions 2022-335RESOLUTION 2022-335
WHEREAS, the current GITV media system is upgrading its custom hardware and
software broadcast system; and
WHEREAS, AVI Systems is the sole provider of said services; and
WHEREAS, digital signage display implementation, audio system replacement and
video/lighting additions will be made; and
WHEREAS, custom programming, system implementation, certifications, on-going
system health histories along with annual maintenance deployments have been handled by AVI
Systems for the last 16 years; and
WHEREAS, the last upgrade was in 2016 and cable franchise fee revenues have
averaged $30,000 a year since then; and
WHEREAS, per our Cable TV Franchise agreement, the City is required to spend
these funds on capital improvements for GITV; and
WHEREAS, GITV is seeking approval to purchase system upgrade hardware and
software implementations in the total amount of $83,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of the above noted hardware and
software, in the total amount of $83,000.00 from AVI Systems of Omaha, Nebraska is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that AVI Systems is hereby designated as the sole
source provider for hardware and software purchases and implementations for Grand Island
Television.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 22, 2022.
Attest:
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Roge . Steele, Mayor
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form tt
November 21, 2022 tt City Attorney