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• Inventory and Upgrade Equipment in conjunction with City Hall remodeling Web Page/Internet Strengths: • City has an active Web page that many people access for information • City has significant active e-mail lists for Community Policing and Community Development • Internet usage is growing (71% have access either from home or work) • Provides one of the best ways to broadly distribute information quickly Issues: • Timeliness of posting of information is a problem • Content of information is lacking • Web page organization is not always easy to follow Opportunities: • Expand and segment e-mail lists to serve and access different segments of the population (e.g., a community leaders list, schools list, local park list) • Make information on Web page timely, relevant, and valuable so it becomes a key source of information • Web page can be made easier to use by public and staff (i.e., for updates) • Expand funding of Web page beyond General Fund (e.g., EDA, Cable Fund, Enterprise Fund) • The City could combine Web page duties with the new hire of a Cable Coordinator • Employee intranet site could be established for internal employee information • Web-streaming could provide convenient access to public and residents • Funds to make the receptionist position a “communications coordinator” for the City are included in the proposed 2006 budget Barriers: • Funding is limited • Staffing is limited • Reach/access to residents is not 100% Action Strategies: • Develop expanded and segmented e-mail lists to serve and access different segments of the population (e.g., a community leaders list, schools list, local park list) • Allocate staff person and time to keep Web page current and relevant to citizens • Invest in Web service (about $3,000 per year) in order to make Web page easier to use by public, and easier for staff to update • Consider utilize funding from EDA, Cable Fund, and Enterprise Funds based upon proportion breakdown.