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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY <br />Ms. Charumilind stated that the Information Technology (IT) budget has decreased by 30 percent <br />due to the transfer of contractual service expenditures to each individual department. She explained <br />that while all of IT functions and priorities are determined by the Information Technology Core <br />Committee, all projects are performed by Contractual Services. <br /> <br />Ms. Charumilind stated that currently the contractor used by the City is Tech Electronics whose <br />contract will expire this year. She stated that the committee had already issued an RFP and is <br />currently in the process of conducting interviews to select a contractor. <br /> <br />Commodities <br />Ms. Charumilind stated that in 2014 the City upgraded its telephone system and no additional <br />upgrades are needed in 2015. <br /> <br />Capital Outlay <br />Ms. Charumilind stated that the manager of IT has requested minimal funds to replace some of the <br />computer equipment and make additions to IT infrastructure. <br /> <br />Trend Analysis <br />Ms. Charumilind stated that the trend analysis for Contractual Services continues to decrease as a <br />result of upgrading the telephone system and Capital Outlay continues to fluctuate from year to year <br />depending on the projects that are being undertaken. <br /> <br />Dr. Carr asked about the budget presentation from the University City Library. Ms. Charumilind <br />stated the library budget is approved by the Library Board and is not part of the City’s budget. <br /> <br />Dr. Carr asked Mr. Walker how the City intended to finance the construction of a new police station. <br />Mr. Walker stated that a study would have to be conducted prior to making a determination as to <br />whether the City should build a new police station or renovate the current facility. He stated that <br />once that is completed the issue will be addressed as a part of the budget for that fiscal year. Dr. <br />Carr asked if this would also include her request to take a look at the annex study. Mr. Walker stated <br />that funds have been allocated for the annex. <br /> <br />Dr. Carr asked Mr. Walker if Council would be provided with an opportunity to make suggestions or <br />additions to the budget. Mr. Walker stated that if there are some suggestions that Councilmembers <br />wish to submit, then they should be doing that now. <br /> <br />Mayor Welsch asked if there were any more questions and hearing none, the meeting was <br />adjourned at 6:11 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Joyce Pumm, MRCC/CMC <br />City Clerk <br />