Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line-item transfer for Emergency Communications.

We have been working with the Budget Office to find a solution to replace the chairs on the Communications Floor. The current chairs are past lifecycle and with the confusion regarding Capital Improvement Projects, versus the funding being in the operating budget, these were not funded in FY22. Our newest Division Manager has analyzed what the previous Division Manager submitted for the FY22 budget and has found some cost savings. Additionally, at the time our budget was submitted it was undetermined if the Operating System upgrade would be virtual or physical, which means we had to budget for the most expensive scenario (a physical upgrade). The department will be utilizing the virtual upgrade, which will free up the funds budgeted for the physical upgrade. The chairs will be purchased under a GSA contract (quote attached) and are specifically designed for Communication Floors and 24/7/365 utilization. This plan is fully supported by the Budget Office.

Additionally, we will be purchasing a locked cabinet for the new Compliance Evaluator position so files with protected information can be securely stored.