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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of $400,000 Spectrum Internet and Data Services Contract
Record date · January 15, 2026
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What This Bill Does
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.
The city will spend $400,000 in public funds over five years to maintain essential data and internet connectivity for municipal operations.
Who It Affects
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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.
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).
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- 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.
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Use of Non-Competitive Procurement
The city utilized a specific code provision to bypass competitive bidding for telecommunications services, citing impracticality.
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