AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2026-169R, approving a Master Lease Agreement with Dell Financial Services, through the Texas Department of Information Resource Cooperative, to provide financing services for high-value technology purchases in an amount not to exceed $3,750,000.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: September 15, 2026
Department: Information Technology
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $3,750,000 Financed over 4-5 Years
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): 30131280-60125
Funds Available: FY2026-27 Proposed budget and contingent upon budget approval based on financing term
Account Name: Internal Service Fund – Capital Outlay
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Purpose
The purpose of this item is to request approval to establish a Master Lease Agreement contract with Dell Financial Services (DFS) utilizing the Department of Information Resources cooperative contract DIR-CPO-5792. This contract will allow the City to finance future technology equipment over its use...
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