Information Technology Department

James C. Buston III, Director

FY 08 Goals

1. Review, test and modify the Information Technology Emergency Operations plan implemented in FY 07 by September 30, 2008.
2. Design and implement an annual Information Technology inter-departmental survey to judge how IT is meeting the needs of the organization and to identify areas needing attention by December 31, 2007.
3. Design and implement a network storage solution for shared drives using SharePoint by November 30, 2007.
4. Formalize a web based, Information Technology standard operating procedure (SOP) document by September 30, 2008.
5. Upgrade all SQL servers to SQL 2005 by February 28, 2008.
6. Evaluate pending Microsoft technologies for testing and possible rollout - including such products as Form Server, Expression, new versions of existing software and deeper, more comprehensive uses for existing software currently in use by Auburn City staff.
7. Provide two training courses each for: web page editing, SharePoint site creation and scanning/Laserfiche procedures by September 30, 2008.
8. Assist the Finance Department with implementing a web based, on-line tax return submission capability by September 30, 2008.
9. Assist the Finance Department with implementing the acceptance of credit and debit cards for Internet transaction by September 30, 2008.
10. Assist the Finance Department, Water Revenue Division, with a feasibility study for implementing multiple billing cycles by September 30, 2008.
11. Contract and implement a new set of aerial photography to encompass 92 square miles in and around the City of Auburn by March 31, 2008 - only as budget allows.
12. Implement ArcServer as the replacement platform for the GIS mapping software (IMS) on our web site by April 31, 2008 - only as budget allows.
13. Upgrade the City of Auburn phone system software to the latest version and feature set by September 30, 2008 - only as budget allows.
14. Continue implementing targeted, wireless sites for use by City of Auburn emergency and non emergency staff by January 31, 2008 - only as budget allows.
15. Re-install network cabling and communications infrastructure during the renovation of Fire Station #1 by June 30, 2008 - only as budget allows.
16. Assist the Public Safety Department with the continued installation (started in FY 07) of mobile data systems in all emergency vehicles by April 30, 2008 - only as budget allows.
17. Assist the Public Safety Department in conducting pathway studies and possible tower(s) antennae placements for determining the feasibility of placing satellite radios (for Public Safety use) in the area of South College and I-85 to improve radio communications in the southern area of Auburn by September 30, 2008 - only as budget allows.