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14 <br /> enforcement agencies, and County fire/EMS departments. The total cost of the CAD <br /> replacement is expected to be $3,600,000. The County is anticipating $1,300,000 in support <br /> from the E-911 Fund in addition to other potential grant funded sources. <br /> This project incorporates the Sheriff's Records Management System and the Jail Management <br /> System used by law enforcement agencies and consulting services for both the Emergency <br /> Services and Sheriff's systems as this project anticipates that both software upgrades will be <br /> implemented simultaneously. <br /> Information Technology <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 /> information technology infrastructure, employ new technologies to better meet the needs of <br /> County residents, protect and secure critical data and systems, and improve internal operating <br /> efficiencies. <br /> • Information Technology Infrastructure Initiatives - $882,000 <br /> The FY2024-25 CIP recommends $882,000 in Information Technology infrastructure <br /> investments. This project would fund $500,000 in infrastructure components related to <br /> server upgrades, desktop and laptop replacements, data storage, network improvements, <br /> wireless expansion and replacements, software implementation, and cybersecurity <br /> improvements/prevention/mitigation. Of this total funding in Year 1, $282,000 will be used <br /> to replace an estimated 114 laptops and an estimated 54 desktops that are over 6 years old. <br /> $100,000 will be used for Audio Visual upgrades in Whitted BoCC Conference Room and other <br /> County conference rooms for standardization. <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 /> • Implementation of Neuse River Rules for Nutrient Management- $175,000 <br /> The State-mandated Falls Lake Nutrient Management Rules call for each jurisdiction in the <br /> upper Neuse River Basin to reduce total nitrogen levels by 77% and total phosphorus levels <br /> by 40%over a period of several years to improve water quality. Compliance with these rules <br /> would be costly to each of the local governments located in the basin. However, the Upper <br /> Neuse River Basin Association has successfully secured approval of an implementation <br /> approach that would be less expensive while still protective of water quality and includes a <br /> mix of storm water controls or wetlands improvements, conservation acquisitions and <br /> practices, and other methods. <br /> Page 1 12 <br />