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Topic/Recommendation |
Estimated Cost |
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Town Goal
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Budget Growth
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Recurring Annual Cost |
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1 |
Network Infrastructure |
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1A |
Adopt replacement cycle for servers and establish centralized funding to support it. |
1 |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
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1B |
Increase wide area networking speed. |
2 |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
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1C |
Conduct engineering evaluation to determine proper electrical power supply and backup support requirements for centralized in-house computer equipment. |
2 |
$2,000 |
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1D |
Adopt database standard for major systems. Upgrades and replacements to existing programs should be evaluated for potential conversion. |
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$5,000- $250,000 |
$5,000- $50,000 |
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1E |
Join with neighboring communities and governmental/educational entities to explore options for high speed networking services for both business and residential customers. |
2 |
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2 |
Web Site Development |
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2A |
Centralize Web-site management. |
3 |
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2B |
Provide standards for information software and hardware, and train personnel to keep site up-to-date efficiently. |
3 |
$15,000 |
$5,000 |
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2C |
Obtain outside expertise to develop integrated, easily managed and easily accessed site. |
3 |
$20,000 |
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2D |
Provide for telephone or other technologies that will provide access to citizens who do not have easy Web access. |
3 |
$50,000 |
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3 |
Library |
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3A |
Traditional library services must expand to include new technology. Information offered only in digital format needs to be included in Library's collections. Digitization will be heavy financial burden for Library. Additional staff are needed. |
4 |
$115,000 |
$75,000 |
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4 |
Geographic Information Systems. |
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4A |
Network improvements should be made so GIS is available to all staff to identify locations, facilities and parcels. Town can develop its own GIS Internet site or link to Orange County site. |
5 |
$25,000 |
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4B |
Hire programmer/analyst for advanced GIS applications. |
5 |
$60,000 |
$60,000 |
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Item |
Topic/Recommendation |
Estimated Cost |
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Town Goal |
Budget Growth
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Recurring Annual Cost |
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5 |
Records Management |
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5A |
Develop Document Management Program for processing, filing, and storing all Town documents. |
6 |
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5B |
Determine how best to engage available resources to implement findings of structured process identified above |
6 |
$25,000- $200,000 |
$10,000 |
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6 |
Radio Communications |
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6A |
Current radio communications system used by Town has several problems |
8 |
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6B |
An 800-MHz radio system is needed for all Town and County Emergency units. Town should plan for prompt implementation of countywide 800-MHz trunking radio system for voice communications. |
8 |
High |
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7 |
Information Technology |
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7A |
Establish cross-department planning team and budgeting process. |
1 |
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7B |
Remove Information technology Division from Finance Department and have it report to Town management. |
1 |
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7C |
Information Technology Division needs additional positions to meet needs for (1) helpdesk and training; (2) network and server technology support; (3) programming for Web-based services; (4) clerical support , and (5) communications technology support. |
2 |
$300,000 |
$300,000 |
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7D |
To provide budgetary accountability, Information Technology Division should function as cost center and charge user departments for services. |
1 |
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7E |
Contract with outside vendors for new services. |
1 |
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Subtotal for resources and services |
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$227,000+ |
$65,000+ |
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Subtotal for personnel |
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$420,000 |
$420,000 |
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TOTAL |
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$647,000+ |
$485,000+ |
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