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CITY OF HURST

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 Replace obsolete computers with traditional PC’s as part of the annual replacement
program.
 Continue to work on protecting city infrastructure from cyber-security threats by:
o continued utilization of new age anti-virus software
o investigate new methods of threat detection
o investigate mobile device management
o ensuring a multi-layered approach to threat management
 Continued support for BINS/Code Enforcement’s new permitting land management
software.
 Continue the education of its employees as mandated by the state.
 Continue to work with all departments to research a city-wide document management
solution.
 Begin upgrade of the city’s financial system.
 Continue to work with departments to update the Information Technology five-year plan
to ensure alignment of technology with the Hurst Strategic Plan.
 Continue to work with departments on reviewing current applications and industry
trends.
 Replace and upgrade current virtual server infrastructure.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Council Priorities:

☐Public Safety ☒Innovation
☐Economic Vitality ☐Redevelopment
☒Infrastructure ☐Leadership

Goals:
 Provide state of the art infrastructure to facilitate internal and external connectivity.
 Implement methods to disseminate information to the City Council in an efficient,
effective and user-friendly manner.
 Periodically report on how technology is improving the efficiency and effectiveness
throughout city operations.
 Utilize the Strategic Information Resource Plan to promote employee productivity.

Objectives:
 Continue the replacement of obsolete technology in an organized and timely manner.
 Plan and research technology components for a city-wide document management
system.
 Research technology solutions for replacement of CAD/RMS systems.

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