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APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

he Information Technology Division is responsible for developing, implementing, pur-

T chasing and maintaining information technology within the city. It is the objective of

Information Technology to help each City division provide better services to internal and
external customers through the use of existing and new technology. Information Technolo-

gy assists all City divisions in identifying how through the use of new technology they can

achieve those goals. Information Technology through a collaborative committee oversees the
strategic planning process that is used for implementing new technology and replacing obso-

lete equipment. The purchasing function for equipment and software is centralized through

the Information Technology Division as is the installation and maintenance of all computer

equipment and software. The Information Technology Division is also responsible for the in-

stallation and operation of the City’s telecommunication, building access and CCTV systems

Prior Year Results Future Initiatives

h Helped departments that required it to tran- ’ Upgrade of City wireless infrastructure
sition their work force to a work from home ’ Upgrade of City security camera infrastructure
Information Technology will work with the Police and
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model. Fire Departments to facilitate the upgrade/replace-
h Continue Implementation of Energov for ment of the CAD/RMS system
Building Inspections and Planning. ’ Replacement of cabling in the Engineering/Building
Inspections areas.
h Continue work on IT Infrastructure for new ’ Upgrade of CityWorks
Animal Shelter. ’ Implementation of Cityworks for the Parks Depart-

h Completed overhaul of Access Security read- ment
ers for all facilities ’ Information Technology will continue the education
of all employees on Cyber Security as required by
h Upgrade of RecTrac for Recreation Depart- law.

ment ’ Replacement of obsolete equipment per the City
5-year replacement plan
h Purchased and Deployed Annual PC/Laptop ’ Replace and Upgrade current Virtual Server Infra-
and MDC replacements structure
h Upgraded Council Chambers to facilitate re- ’ Continue to work on providing the City with a redun-
mote meeting access for Council and Public. dant infrastructure

h Facilitated remote meetings for Planning and ’ Protect the City Infrastructure from Cyber-Security
threats
Zoning and for Council. ’ Work with surrounding Cities in a collaborative
manner.

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