NUMB:
981666
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Public Library to accept a $1,854,368 funding commitment from the federal E-rate program, to purchase the information and communication technology equipment and services approved by the Federal Communications Commission for discounted purchase under this commitment and to apply for additional E-rate program awards in 1999 and beyond. (Library)
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Public Library to accept a $1,854,368 funding commitment from the federal E-rate program, to purchase the information and communication technology equipment and services approved by the Federal Communications Commission for discounted purchase under this commitment and to apply for additional E-rate program awards in 1999 and beyond. The award amount represents a 90% discount on the equipment and services to which it applies. The equipment and services approved will provide all 13 Milwaukee Public Library locations with high-speed, up-to-date computer and telecommunication technology, including network servers and Internet access.
BODY:
Whereas, The federal E-rate program, which was created by the 1996 Telecommunications Act, provides funding to libraries and schools to help them make cost-effective use of information technology and telecommunication services, particularly the Internet; and
Whereas, In 1998, the Milwaukee Public Library submitted an application for E-rate funding; and
Whereas, In January, 1999, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the non-profit corporation that administers the E-rate program for the Federal Communications Commission, awarded $1,854,368 in E-rate funding to the Milwaukee Public Library for the purchase of high-speed network data lines, high-speed network switch equipment, more powerful network servers and discounted Internet access for all 13 library locations; and
Whereas, The Library...
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