Report - Master Telecommunications Plan (MTP) (Wireless Facilities)

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DRAFT • Prepare for the migration over time of the County's video operations to all digital production, post - production and transmission equipment and facilities. • Expand the connectivity options for video communications to include additional video program origination sites at the Southern Human Services Center (SHSC) & Government Services Center (GSC). • Utilize fiber optic and other Institutional Network (I -Net) infrastructure, provided through cable franchise and other agreements to enhance Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity between the County's facilities. For those facilities connected via fiber, this would include a minimum expansion in connection capacity for data communications of between 10 and 100 megabits per second (Mbps) and up to 2 Mbps for facilities not connected by fiber optic cabling. Concerning voice communications, for facilities connected via fiber a minimum of 2 T -1 circuits should be available, with other connectivity options pursued for those not connected by fiber. Where feasible and necessary, redundant pathing should be built into the I -Net infrastructure in order to enhance WAN reliability. • Investigate direct, high capacity access to an Internet Service Provider to work to eliminate current slow system response and internet access delays and improve service levels concerning access to, and provision of, web -based services. Concurrently, the County should upgrade both its website hardware and software capabilities to increase the services that can be provided electronically. These services should ultimately include, for example, on -line permit monitoring, using existing software such as "Permits - Plus ", and could be applied to a variety of County activities. • Place increased emphasis on development and use of the County's GIS system. This would include devotion of one or more full time resources to GIS system development and maintenance, as well as initiating broader delivery of GIS to critical desktop locations. • Where feasible, investigate enhanced connections to other government agencies and organizations as desired by various County departments. • Continue to monitor interest in the use of telecommuting, videoconferencing and tele- training, and employ such technologies as demand increases. 7. Synergies With Cities. Policy Statement: The County will continue synergistic and efficient relationships that provide significant and cost effective resources to the County for the benefit of its citizens. Where delays or other problems occur as part of the current relationships or agreements with the County, the County will review other options or the restructuring of current relationships and implement changes to eliminate delays and resolve problems. Applicable Action Steps: • Continue, at present, the County's synergistic relationship with the Cities regarding the regulatory administration of the Cable TV, Cable franchise and other potential video CADocuments and Settings\Administmtor\Local Settings \Temp\Att 5 -Ex. Tele m Plan- 8- 02.doc 6