Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract between Williamson County and Charter Communications Operating, LLC/Spectrum to provide the installation of internet service for the Medic 11, Medic 53 and Emergency Medical Station 1, in the amount of $99.98 (on a month-to-month basis, this incudes a one time installation fee of $99.00) and exempting the item from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Govt. Code Discretionary Exemption 262.024(a)(7)(C) and authorizing execution of the agreement.

This agreement is for the installation of Spectrum Internet Service at the Medic 11, Medic 53, and the Emergency Medical Station 1 located at 1781 E Old Settlers Blvd, Round Rock TX 78665. Spectrum is the only provider for these services in this area, and we are requesting exemption from the 3-quote requirement for this utility service. The IT Department point of contact is Richard Semple. Funding Source 01.0100.0540.004210.

Sec. 262.024.  DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS.  (a)  A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the commissioners court by order grants the exemption:
(7)  an item that can be obtained from only one source, including:
(C)  electric power, gas, water, and other utility services.