DEPARTMENT: Convention & Sports Facilities
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael J. Sawaya
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2; City Wide
SUBJECT:
Authorization for contracts and amendments to License and Lease Agreements with the San Antonio Bowl Association. (S.A.B.A.) for Alamodome technology improvements
SUMMARY:
These ordinances authorize contracts and amendments to agreements for technology improvements in support of enhancing the public's experience in the Alamodome through technology improvements.
A. An ordinance authorizing contracts with Computer Solutions dba Great South Texas Corporation in the amount of $811,318.17 and Tero Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $1,124,114.62 for the purchase, installation and configuration of a Public Wireless (Wi-Fi) system to be installed throughout the public and support areas of the Alamodome. Funding for this ordinance is available through the FY 2017 Mid-Year Adjustment for the Community and Visitor's Facilities Fund and the San Antonio Bowl Association (which is commonly referred to as the Valero Alamo Bowl).
B. Amending both the License Agreement and Lease Agreement with the San Antonio Bowl Association (S.A.B.A.) to modify the term of the agreements; accept funds in the amount of $950,000 from the San Antonio Bowl Association and appropriating $854,669.58 to the Alamodome Public Wi-Fi System for a total project budget of $3,854,669.58; and provide funding for additional technology enhancements at the Alamodome.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Alamodome is currently undergoing a $52 million improvement project as part of the commitment to the NCAA to host the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four Basketball tournament. While the current improvement scope meets the NCAA minimum requirements which were established in 2014, it does not address some important technology enhancements that would significantly improve the fan and attendee experience at the Alamodome. Furthering technology enhancements at the Alamod...
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