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• Advances in computer technology and the development of <br /> new software, which utilizes that advanced technology, causes <br /> existing equipment to quickly become obsolete. A new <br /> personal computer is proposed for the Payroll Clerk in 1995 <br /> and for the Accountant and Finance Director in 1996. <br /> • A laser printer is proposed for the Finance Director for 1994 to <br /> improve the quality of reports and graphics presentations. <br /> • The present check protector/signer is in excess of ten years old. <br /> Its replacement is proposed for 1994. <br /> • The average life of a computer system is three to five years. <br /> Therefore, staff proposes the purchase of a new computer <br /> system in 1995. The estimated cost is $35,000. <br /> • Significant modifications in the word processing and <br /> presentation graphics software the department uses seem to be <br /> released by software vendors with increasing frequency. The <br /> new versions of software enable the department to work more <br /> efficiently and also produce higher quality reports and <br /> presentation graphics. Upgrades for software are proposed for <br /> 1994 through 1998. <br /> • Replacement of an existing high speed printer, used for <br /> production of accounts payable checks and financial reports is <br /> proposed for 1997. <br /> • The present fixed asset accounting software does not provide <br /> the reports needed for the City's Comprehensive Annual <br /> Financial Report. Department personnel have to manually sort <br /> date to produce the required reports. The purchase of new <br /> fixed asset accounting software is proposed for 1994. <br /> C. POLICE <br /> The objective of the Police Department is to provide basic Police <br /> Service, preserve the peace, and protect the public by enforcing State <br /> 18 <br />