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STAFF REPORT NO. 91-20A <br /> MAY 6, 1991 <br /> PAGE TWO <br /> 2 . In-House Computer Training and Equipment Coordination <br /> For the past several weeks, there have been several <br /> major computer software and hardware problems . <br /> Some of the problems stem from an inadequate staff <br /> training program regarding computer use and problem <br /> solving. <br /> In order to minimize the expense of repairs and <br /> future problems, a computer consultant wascalled in <br /> to assess the problems and propose workable <br /> solutions. Recommendations include an in-house <br /> training program on software and hardware <br /> utilization. The consultant has also been able to <br /> identify several printing problems as well as <br /> advise us on the feasibility of the implementation <br /> of the Novel Network System. <br /> Based on the consultant's recommendation, the <br /> network system will be delayed until our computer <br /> equipment has been updated and coordinated <br /> sufficiently to more effectively accommodate the <br /> network system. The first phase of the equipment <br /> update will be to utilize the funds Council <br /> approved earlier this year to purchase three P.C. 's <br /> (two for Administration and one for Parks and <br /> Recreation) . These P.C. 's will become the standard <br /> for future equipment coordination. <br /> In addition to equipment problem solving, <br /> utilization and staff training, the consultant <br /> recommends the development of an in-house User <br /> Committee which would interact and share <br /> information among departments And other cities <br /> (This was one of the "cooperative efforts" <br /> discussed at the Western Ramsey County Cities <br /> Meeting on April 27, 1991) . <br /> Budget Change Request: <br /> The 1991 budget provided for the services of a Council Recording <br /> Secretary at a total cost of $2110. It is staff's recommendation that <br /> the Council authorize a budget change which would allow these funds to <br /> be transferred into the Administration Professional Services Fund to pay <br /> for the cost of scanning the City Code and also to fund consultant <br /> services for in-house computer training and trouble-shooting. <br /> If the recommendations are acceptable to Council, the attached <br /> Resolution will be placed on the Consent Agenda. <br />