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Approval of $400,000 Spectrum Internet and Data Services Contract

Original title: Approve a services agreement with Charter Communications dba Spectrum Enterprise (Spectrum) of St. Louis, MO, for cable, internet access and point-to-point data network services in the amount of $400,000.00, for services from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(d), Non-competitive purchase (Impractical), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)

January 15, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city will spend $400,000 in public funds over five years to maintain essential data and internet connectivity for municipal operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Charter Communications

The company is the designated service provider and recipient of the $400,000 contract.

Clearwater Information Technology Department

The department is responsible for managing the services provided under this agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 15, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The city has approved a five-year contract with Charter Communications (Spectrum Enterprise) to provide cable, internet, and data network services. The agreement covers the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, and was processed as a non-competitive purchase.

Key Facts

The city approved a $400,000 contract with Spectrum Enterprise.
The contract term runs from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030.
Services provided include cable, internet access, and point-to-point data network services.
The contract was approved as a non-competitive purchase under Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(d).
The purchase was deemed 'impractical' to bid competitively under local code.
The Information Technology department is the sponsoring agency.
The item was passed as a consent agenda item.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this contract awarded without competitive bidding?

The city classified the purchase as 'impractical' to bid competitively, citing Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(d).

How long does this contract last?

The contract covers a five-year period, starting October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2030.

Why It Matters

The city will spend $400,000 in public funds over five years to maintain essential data and internet connectivity for municipal operations.

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