8.
City Council Work Session - AMENDED
- Meeting Date:
- 02/23/2021
- From:
- CJ Perry, Information Technology Director
TITLE
Information Technology Division Introduction, Discussion on Broadband, and Discussion on Closed Captioning
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This presentation is primarily to provide information to City Council.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Information Technology Division includes the Help Desk Program, Operations Program, Applications Program, GIS Program, and Security Program. The division has 17 approved full-time equivalent positions and a total approved FY20-21 budget of $3,280,443. The IT Division is championing a fiber build-out for the City. The current total cost is estimated to be $21 million. IT is exploring Closed Captioning options ranging from $3,000 to $62,000.
INFORMATION:
Division Introduction
The Information Technology Director will make a presentation introducing the division programs.
Technology Team
Following the program introduction, staff will make a presentation regarding the Technology Team's goals and priorities.
Broadband/Fiber
Following the program introduction and Technology Team introduction, staff will provide information on the current City plans for building out conduit and fiber infrastructure to increase broadband opportunities within our community. Additionally, staff will present on broadband news throughout the region with several community partners being in attendance. Staff is looking for a high-level discussion on how broadband should be prioritized as a project and if we are moving in the right direction.
Closed Captioning
Staff has been researching options for closed captions for City Council meetings. These options will be evaluated as part of our budget process. Options range in cost from $3,000 to $62,000 annually. Options range in function from automated "follow-along" transcripts after the meeting to automated Live captions with human text verification on the post-meeting recording. This is primarily an update on staff's work to address this request from the community. A final staff recommendation will be presented to Council during the budget process in April.
The Information Technology Director will make a presentation introducing the division programs.
Technology Team
Following the program introduction, staff will make a presentation regarding the Technology Team's goals and priorities.
Broadband/Fiber
Following the program introduction and Technology Team introduction, staff will provide information on the current City plans for building out conduit and fiber infrastructure to increase broadband opportunities within our community. Additionally, staff will present on broadband news throughout the region with several community partners being in attendance. Staff is looking for a high-level discussion on how broadband should be prioritized as a project and if we are moving in the right direction.
Closed Captioning
Staff has been researching options for closed captions for City Council meetings. These options will be evaluated as part of our budget process. Options range in cost from $3,000 to $62,000 annually. Options range in function from automated "follow-along" transcripts after the meeting to automated Live captions with human text verification on the post-meeting recording. This is primarily an update on staff's work to address this request from the community. A final staff recommendation will be presented to Council during the budget process in April.