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12 <br /> County residents, protect and secure critical data and systems, and improve internal operating <br /> efficiencies. <br /> • Information Technology Infrastructure Initiatives - $837,377 <br /> The FY2023-24 CIP recommends $837,377 in Information Technology infrastructure <br /> investments such as security improvements, server upgrades, desktop and laptop <br /> replacements, data storage, and network improvements. Of the total funding recommended <br /> in FY2023-24, $269,500 will be used to replace an estimated 116 laptops that are over six (6) <br /> years old, and to replace an estimated 39 desktops, that are over seven (7) years old. The <br /> project also includes $167,877 for audio visual system enhancements at the Bonnie B. Davis <br /> Center, Department of Social Services, and Blackwood Farm Park. <br /> • Information Technology Governance Council Initiatives-$500,000 <br /> This project funds technology related initiatives that are recommended through the <br /> interdepartmental Information Technology Governance Council (ITGC). Funding of$500,000 <br /> is planned every other fiscal year for technology initiatives that primarily benefit individual <br /> departments or a group of departments. <br /> The initiatives in FY2023-24 include new modules of NeoGov for Human Resources, Building <br /> Monitoring Systems for Asset Management Services, Northwoods IT Security Upgrade for <br /> Social Services, Apricot 360 Case Management software for the Criminal Justice Resource <br /> Department and Housing Department, Online Listing Services and Geographic Information <br /> System (GIS) upgrade for Tax Administration, and Arrow Global Positioning System (GPS) and <br /> Scanner/Plotter upgrade for Planning and Inspections. <br /> These projects have an estimated ongoing maintenance cost of $171,466. For future ITGC <br /> awards, the estimated operating impact is 50% of the initial acquisition cost over five (5) <br /> yea rs. <br /> Parks, Open Space, and Trail Development <br /> The Board has consistently funded projects for parks, open space, farmland preservation, and <br /> trail development intended to preserve natural areas of the County and promote nature activities <br /> for County residents. Funding recommendations in this category are generally guided by the <br /> Parks and Recreation 2030 Master Plan, Lands Legacy Action Plans as well as the individual plans <br /> that have been adopted and are periodically updated for each park property. The FY2023-24 CIP <br /> recommends funding for the following projects: <br /> • Blackwood Farm Park—$775,000 <br /> Blackwood Farm Park is a 152 acre regional park between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough on NC <br /> Highway 86 and New Hope Church Road. The FY2023-24 CIP recommends $775,000 to fund <br /> Phase 3 construction. Phase 3 includes most of the remaining park facilities, primarily the <br /> New Hope Church Road overlook and a picnic shelter that can also serve as an outdoor <br /> classroom for environmental and nature programs as well as facilities and amenities with <br /> associated equipment and operational needs. <br /> Page 1 10 <br />