Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of $75,000.00 to Verizon Communications, Inc. for Verizon Connect fleet tracking system -- Chris Bryce, IT Director

This item is one of several annual technology maintenance appropriations that are submitted for advanced approval at the beginning of each fiscal year so that invoices may be paid in a timely manner when they are received.

The Verizon Connect fleet tracking system is used on City vehicles in multiple departments to track current and historical vehicle locations.  It also allows real time monitoring of driving behavior in those vehicles.

Verizon Connect was implemented beginning in May of 2020.  Currently, the system is installed on the majority of vehicles in the City fleet, including emergency service vehicles. 

All items were budgeted during the FY 2022 budget process. Expenses in the amount of $75,000 will be recorded in IT – Software Maintenance Subscriptions and Support Services.