HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21069: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. TO ACCEPT DONATIONS INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: September 24, 2019
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, Interim City Manager
From: Fay Young, Information Technology Director
RE: Proposed Resolution No. 21069—Cyber Security Awareness Donations
Introduction:
The Department of Information Technology seeks to educate fellow employees and the
community on the importance of Cyber Security and the need to practice safe behavior when
using on-line services. Therefore, the department provides a variety of activities and events
design to teach and encourage cyber smart behavior.
Background:
Several organizations, vendors and like-minded members of the community share in our desire
to educate the City's employees and the community on how to be cyber safe. Some of those
vendors seek to show their support by providing funds,goods and services to the Department
of Information Technology, for the support of Cyber Security related events and activities.
Budget Impact:
This year we have offers of support from the following organizations and vendors:
Vendor Donation/Support
SHI Food that will be purchased directly from selected providers, for the
October 4,2019 event. Commitment of up to $1,400.00
Capital One $1,000.00,to be used for the purchase of goods and services
Paymentus $500.00 gift card, to be used for the purchase of goods and services
and 100 ink pens
DSI $750.00,to be used for the purchase of goods and services
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager; through the department of
Information Technology accept the donations, to be used for the promotion of Cyber Security.
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Donor Information (Please Print)
Name* Paymentus Corporation Mark Tolbert
Billing address 13024 Ballantyne Corporate Place Suite 450
City,State,Zip Code Charlotte,NC 28277
Email mtolbert@paymentus.com
Donation Information
* Donation Total Value
$500
Donation Type
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Other(describe)
Description of Donation(Please describe in detail)
Donation to be used by City of Port Arthur's Information Technology Department to
promote Cyber Security Awareness. Funds are to be use to purchase food,services,and
other items required to present activities and events designed to education employees
and citizens in the area of Cyber Security. Items are to be used as give-a-ways during
such activities and events.
$500.00 Gift Card along with Paymentus merchandising(Duck's.Pen's,etc.)
Acknowledgement Information
Please use the following names in all acknowledgements
Paymentus Corporation
r- We wish to have our gift remain anonymous.
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City of Port Arthur Texas
Please make checks payable to: Tax id#746001884
City of Port Arthur P.O.Box 1089
Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089
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Donor Information (Please Print)
Name* Himmat Rathore
Billing address 8401 Parham Court
City,State,Zip Code McLean,VA 22102
Email michelle.finch@dsitech.com
Donation Information
* Donation Total Value
$750
Donation Type
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Other(describe)
Description of Donation(Please describe in detail)
Donation to be used by City of Port Arthur's Information Technology Department to
promote Cyber Security Awareness. Funds are to be use to purchase food,services,and
other items required to present activities and events designed to education employees
and citizens in the area of Cyber Security. Items are to be used as give-a-ways during
such activities and events.
Acknowledgement Information
Please use the following names in all acknowledgements
DISYS Solutions Inc. (DSI)
r We wish to have our gift remain anonymous.
Signature(s) Date:
City of Port Arthur Texas
Please make checks payable to: Tax id#746001884
City of Port Arthur P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089
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Donor Information (Please Print)
Name* Capital One, N.A.
Billing address 301 Main Street,18thFloor
City,State,Zip Code Baton Rouge,LA 70801
Email tom.govant§capitaione.com
Donation Information
* Donation Total Value
$ si,000.00
Donation Type
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Other(describe)
Description of Donation(Please describe in detail)
Donation to be used by City of Port Arthur's Information Technology Department to
promote Cyber Security Awareness.
Acknowledgement Information
Please use the following names in all acknowledgements
r We wish to have our gift remain anonymous.
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City of Port Arthur Texas
PI e make checks payable to: Tax id#746001884
City of Port Arthur P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089
P.R. NO. 21069
FY 9/24//2019
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER THROUGH THE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM
VENDORS IN THE FORM OF FUNDS, GOODS AND SERVICES,FOR THE SUPPORT
OF CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS ACTIVITIES.
WHEREAS, several vendors seek to support the City of Port Arthur Information
Technology Department in the effort to educate employees and citizens in the area of cyber
security and in the practice of secure on-line behavior; and
WHEREAS, vendors desire to demonstrate their support through the donation of funds,
goods and services,to be used for the promotion and support of Cyber Security Awareness
activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur finds it to be in the best interest
of the citizens of Port Arthur to promote Cyber Security Awareness year round, but especially
during the months of September and October, and to authorize the City Manager through the
Information Technology Department to accept donations from vendors in support of such activities
and events;
WHEREAS, in keeping with state law, no direct gifts will be given; and
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That, the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager through the
Information Technology Department to accept donations from vendors for the support of Cyber
Security Awareness activities.
Section3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
P.R. NO. 21069
FY 9/24//2019
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of September, A.D. 2019 at a
regular meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val —4 no, Tit),Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
Interim City Manager
Fay ql4ng
Information Technolo y Director