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20 <br /> Information Technology and Communications <br /> Significant information technology and communication improvements are financed through the <br /> Capital Investment Plan. These projects maintain and expand the capabilities of the County's <br /> current information technology infrastructure, employ new technologies to better meet the needs <br /> of County residents, protect and store critical data, and improve internal operating efficiencies. <br /> • Information Technology Governance Council Initiatives - $390,000 <br /> The Information Technology Governance Council includes representatives from each of <br /> the County's Functional Leadership Teams. The Council evaluates department requests <br /> for new technology and scores those requests based on established criteria. For <br /> FY2019-20, the Council scored a total of nineteen (19) requests, and the eight (8) <br /> highest ranking projects are recommended for funding. The cost of these projects total <br /> $390,000. The projects include Pass Management software for Department on Aging, <br /> Pre-Arrest Diversion Program software for the Criminal Justice Resource Department, <br /> Lacherfishe Enhancement for records storage and retrieval, Patient Care Hardware <br /> replacement for Emergency Services, Neo-Gov Learning Management System to be <br /> used by all County departments, and detention grade security cameras for the Sheriff's <br /> Office. <br /> • Information Technology Infrastructure Initiatives - $560,000 <br /> The FY 2019-20 CIP also recommends $560,000 for Information Technology <br /> Infrastructure. These infrastructure projects include server upgrades, end user point <br /> replacements, data storage, network improvements, and the continued deployment of <br /> wireless capabilities. <br /> • Register of Deeds Automation - $80,000 <br /> The Register of Deeds Automation project is funded using automation fees that are <br /> specifically designated by State Statute to improve technology capabilities in the <br /> Register of Deeds Office. Each year, the County budgets $80,000 which is allowed to <br /> accumulate over time to make these significant technology investments. For example, <br /> these funds were used in FY2018-19 to upgrade the Register of Deeds recording <br /> software. <br /> • Communication System Improvements - $273,250 <br /> The County has been engaged in a multiyear effort to replace its radio communication <br /> equipment to provide a consistent radio platform for first responders. For FY2019-20, <br /> $273,250 is recommended to complete the replacement of 76 mobile radios and 55 <br /> portable radios in the Sheriff's Office. <br /> Building and Infrastructure Improvements <br /> The Recommended CIP also includes building and infrastructure investments that are important <br /> to the continued safety, security, and maintenance of County facilities and operations. <br /> • Court Street Annex - $188,600 <br /> The Court Street Annex houses Juvenile Justice and Adult Probation and Parole offices. <br /> The majority of the requested funding in FY2019-20 ($125,000) is to address restroom <br /> accessibility deficiencies. The remaining funds would be used to install security and to <br /> make other minor cosmetic improvements. This facility is located next to the current <br /> Detention Center and will be included in the planning process for the future of that site. <br />