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accomplishment was the upgrade of the main firewall to the next generation model to improve <br /> security. <br /> Mr. Coletta explained that a goal for next year is to replace the wireless access points in <br /> Lakewood's city parks. The department aimed to do this last year but found a cheaper way to do <br /> it for the upcoming year. <br /> Mr. Coletta went over the IT department's budget trends. This included an increase of cloud <br /> computing costs and disaster recovery. Inflation is noted across the board. Mr. Coletta focused <br /> on cybersecurity costs that have increased due to an increase of threats. Mr. Coletta explained the <br /> operating budget, capital projects, operating expenses, and capital equipment and machinery. <br /> Mr. Coletta provided a budget summary. The IT department is responsible for maintaining <br /> technology for the entire city workforce. This includes ensuring that all computers are under <br /> warranty. Office 365 allows for easy access of the calendar function utilized by the building <br /> department. The IT department has also added a Yd IT Project Manager. <br /> Councilmember Kepple asked about future storage and capacity that will be needed in terms of <br /> staffing. Mr. Coletta explained that the storage is a relatively modest expense. There is potential <br /> of an upgrade in 3 years. When pulling data from surveillance cameras, there needs to be quick <br /> access. When HR wanted to digitize all employee records, the work was done externally because <br /> of the one-time expense. There is a combination of doing things internally and externally for a <br /> strategic use of funds. <br /> Councilmember Kepple expressed her appreciation for the responsiveness of the IT department <br /> and mentioned the remote work that has increased after the pandemic. She asked about the nature <br /> of IT training that the City Hall staff have received. Mr. Coletta explained that this was done in <br /> the past using resources like LinkedIn Learning and YouTube. <br /> Councilmember Kepple and Mr. Coletta spoke about the potential upgrade for Wi-Fi at all of <br /> Lakewood's parks. Mr. Coletta expressed that the IT department will rely on help from the <br /> Public Works Department. The upgrade can potentially be done during the Spring or Summer. <br /> Councilmember Kepple asked about the life expectancy of the security cameras. Mr. Coletta <br /> explained that the first batch of cameras from 2016 are currently performing well. The life <br /> expectancy is around 5-6 years. Mr. Coletta expressed that there have not been any signs of total <br /> failure of equipment, but he is not comfortable using equipment for 15 years. Once equipment is <br /> no longer under warranty and the parts are no longer being made, new equipment must be <br /> considered. Some old equipment can be held onto as spares. <br /> Mr. Coletta expressed that the current vendor was chosen because of the ease to share evidence. <br /> The process to upload footage has been streamlined by the vendor. The IT department is willing <br /> to discuss a more cost-effective contractor after the 5-year contract; however, another company <br /> must have readily shareable footage and reliability of equipment. Councilmember Rader <br /> expressed that these priorities are shared among Council to keep everyone accountable. <br /> 3 <br />