Request Justification

1. Why the item is necessary: 
The purchase of these servers is essential for establishing a secure offsite backup 
for the City's critical physical infrastructure. This will mitigate the risk of data loss 
and ensure the continuity of operations in the event of a disaster, cyberattack, or 
hardware failure. 
2. How the item benefits the City: 
By enhancing system resilience, this investment supports crucial City functions, 
including public safety and administrative operations, thereby minimizing service 
disruptions for residents. 
3. How it impacts residents: 
The implementation of a secure disaster recovery environment will benefit residents 
in the event of a disaster that compromises the main data center, allowing for the 
continuation of city services. 
4. Statutory requirements or Code provisions involved: 
None  
5. Why the item is critical or time-sensitive: 
The City currently lacks an adequate offsite backup solution necessary to run 
operations, leaving essential systems vulnerable and unprotected in the event of a 
disaster.