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23 <br /> • Technology Improvements-$500,000 <br /> The FY2016-17 recommendation also includes technology improvements that have been recommended <br /> through the Information Technology Governance Council. These new technologies include encryption <br /> software, scheduling and mobile data terminals for Orange Public Transportation, mobile computing and <br /> automatic vehicle locator software for the Sheriff's Office, case management software for the Criminal <br /> Justice Resource office, and Countywide initiatives for to improve the Kronos timekeeping system, <br /> MUNIS Electronic Content Management System, and Performance and Training Management software <br /> for Human Resources. <br /> • Fiber Connections for County facilities-$60,000 <br /> The FY2016-17 recommendation also includes engineering services to begin a multiyear effort to <br /> connect all County facilities with publicly owned fiber connections. This project will be coordinated with <br /> other public sector entities to leverage existing fiber resources and reduce the cost of installing fiber <br /> independently. <br /> • Board of Orange County Commissioners Technology Initiatives-$50,000 <br /> An additional $50,000 is recommended to fund technology priorities defined by the Board of County <br /> Commissioners that may not be included in the other requests. <br /> • Communication System Improvements-$166,000 <br /> The County has been engaged in a multiyear effort to replace its radio communication equipment. For <br /> FY2016-17, $166,000 is recommended to finalize the replacement of radios for Emergency Services. The <br /> CIP identifies replacement of the Sheriff's radios in FY2017-18 to complete the County-wide <br /> replacement project. <br /> Critical Infrastructure Improvements <br /> The Recommended CIP also includes infrastructure investments that are important to the continued safety, <br /> security, and maintenance of County facilities and operations. <br /> • Hardened 911 Center-$980,000 <br /> The current 911 Center is located on the second floor of a steel framed building that does not provide an <br /> adequate level of security during storm events that produce very strong winds like a tornado or <br /> hurricane. The FY2016-17 CIP recommends funding for architectural, engineering and construction <br /> services to construct a 1,600 square foot hardened 911 Center as a primary location at 510 <br /> Meadowlands Road. The communication equipment for the project ($600,000) would be funded using <br /> State 911 Board funding. <br /> • Southern Human Services Facilities Expansion-$300,000 <br /> A facility programming study is currently underway to conduct a facility and space needs assessment for <br /> health and social services delivery. The recommendation for FY 2016-17 builds on the concept study by <br /> providing funds for design services. <br /> Page 16 <br />