DATE: JANUARY 23, 2024
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FROM: SELINA ANDREWS, ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR
PATRICIA M. BARAJAS, CITY CLERK/INTERIM IT MANAGER
BY: SALLY CRUZ, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
TITLE: MERAKI ENTERPRISE LICENSE AND SUPPORT RENEWAL
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to renew the Meraki Enterprise License and Support from Cadence Team, Inc. for one year in an amount not to exceed $59,952.98.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Meraki is a cloud-based network management platform and support services are essential to maintaining the City’s integrated network switches, security cameras, wi-fi access points, and device management. Services provided by Meraki include technical/troubleshooting support, operating system and security patches, and extensive knowledgebase resources for Information Technology staff.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Salinas maintains a network infrastructure consisting of network switches, security cameras, Wi-Fi access points, and incorporates a device management system for devices. To ensure operations, uptime, regular maintenance, and support, the City contracts with Meraki. The Meraki platform provides a streamlined process to configure, manage, and monitor switches, cameras, and mobile devices city-wide, which are essential to the City’s operations while also protecting the network environment from security threats.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
This request supports City Council’s Strategic Goal of Effective and Culturally Responsive Government by ensuring that the information systems can support City programs, projects, and services.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
This report was coordinated with Information Technology and Administration.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
Funding for this renewal is available and appropriated in 1000.20.2033.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Cadence Team, Inc. Quote
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