Goal

Initiative

FY2001-2002 Planning

 

 

Begin

Work

Budget

Growth

 

Recurring Annual Cost

1

Streamline the processes for planning and implementing new technologies

 

 

 

 

Plan for the establishment of a technology department

Yes

 

 

 

Establish centralized planning and budgeting for major technology initiatives and systems

Yes

$25,000

$25,000

 

Utilize contract services for developing and implementing new technologies

 

 

 

2

Improve overall system and user support

 

 

 

 

Increase support for users, training, and system problem resolution

Yes

$54,000

$54,000

 

Plan for future personnel resources and organization structure to best support Town-wide technology services and enhancements

Yes

 

 

 

Evaluate key computer facilities for adequacy to support equipment and personnel.

Yes

$2,000

 

 

Explore options for improving network connectivity for staff and community.

 

 

 

3

Enhance web site services

 

 

 

 

Develop a long range model for the Town’s web site and establish a schedule for implementation

Yes

 

 

 

Develop the capability for each department to quickly update web site information.

Yes

$15,000

 

 

Enhance the Town’s web site to provide citizens with better access to information and the ability to conduct transactions

 

 

 

 

Utilize outside resources to enhance the Town’s web site

Yes

$10,000

 

4

Enhance library services with better access to data services available on the web and other new technologies.

 

 

 

 

Develop library website

Yes

 

 

 

Provide online access to card catalog for library patrons

Yes

 

 

 

Provide access to electronic publications

Yes

$5,000

$5,000

 

Develop training facilities for library patrons

Yes

 

 

 

Improve data access speed for library patrons

Yes

 

 

 

Utilize contracted services to speed introduction of services

 

Yes

$10,000

 

Goal

Initiative

FY2001-2002 Planning

 

 

Begin

Work

Budget

Growth

 

Recurring Annual Cost

5

Enhance geographic information system (GIS) services

 

 

 

 

Provide online GIS support to all departments

Yes

 

 

 

Upgrade GIS hardware and software

Yes

$5,000

 

 

Add GIS web site services (initially for staff access)

Yes

$4,000

 

 

Increase support for GIS web application development

Yes

$6,000

 

 

Coordinate web and application development with Orange County GIS services

Yes

 

 

6

Improve document workflow and record storage systems

 

 

 

 

Develop Document Management Program for processing, filing, and storing all Town documents.

Yes

 

 

 

Determine how best to engage available resources to implement findings of structured process identified above

 

 

 

7

Enhance database services

 

 

 

 

Adopt database standards for the Town that ensure long term utility and availability of the data maintained.

Yes

 

 

 

Implement centralized database support for web and Town staff projects

Yes

 

 

 

Evaluate departmental databases for maintenance and upgrade requirements

Yes

 

 

8

Enhance access to information through mobile access and other technologies

 

 

 

 

Continue implementation of police mobile data terminals and evaluate this technology for use in other public safety vehicles

Yes

 

 

 

Evaluate application of mobile data technology to field inspectors and engineers.

Yes

 

 

 

Examine ways to improve reliability of existing radio systems

Yes

 

 

 

Evaluate 800 megahertz trunking system feasibility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal for resources and services

 

$82,000

$30,000

 

Subtotal for personnel

 

$54,000

$54,000

 

TOTAL

 

$136,000

$84,000