IT Project Summary – February 12, 2026
1. Phone System Migration (Frontier → RingCentral)
Port date scheduled for 2/26/26.
Frontier billing audit in progress (17–20 statements). Phase 1 device deployment underway; Parks & Rec sites pending. Estimated 60–80% cost savings upon completion.
2. Microsoft Enterprise Platform
EA Renewal: Awaiting Microsoft ROC response; may require reapplication. M365 AD/Exchange Migration: Budget completed; pending EA activation. OneDrive/SharePoint: Analysis pending until M365 migration is underway.
3. Police Department Technology Initiatives
MDC/MDT Replacement: Try-and-Buy rugged laptops in testing; long-term lease program under development (20-unit minimum).
Dispatch Call Recording: New CaptureTech server shipping; deployment expected March–April. Drone Program: Vendor demos completed; cost analysis pending. In-Car Cameras: Axon demos completed; cost analysis pending; current WatchGuard system is legacy/out-of-support.
Cellular Modems/Routers: Vendor demos in progress (T-Mobile, Verizon, Peplink, Digi, Cradlepoint). Homeland Security Grant ($17k): Eligibility review underway; quotes pending.
4. PD & FD Wireless Upgrade
All access points staged and tested.
Final testing and 30-day validation phase pending.
5. Tyler Technologies – EERP & ELP
Supporting contractors with secure VPN access.
On-site ELP implementation scheduled ongoing
Ongoing system updates, backups, and staff access coordination.
6. ESRI GIS Implementation
ITD access established; discovery phase ongoing.
Coordination with FD, Planning, Engineering.
7. Granicus Platform Modernization
Peak & Swagit: Final testing underway; hybrid go-live targeted for early March 2026. GoDelivery: Implementation complete; awaiting City Manager approval for categories. Website Upgrade: Current site outdated; requirements delivered to Granicus.
8. Frontier Fiber Expansion
Site surveys completed for City Hall, PD, Harvey House. Reviewing franchise agreement and potential Frontier-funded buildout. All city sites submitted for fiber feasibility review.
9. Citywide Camera System Upgrade
Phase 1 (Feb–June 2026): 12-site upgrade, mobile units, 5-year maintenance plan. Phase 2 (FY27): Enterprise software + 19 servers.
Phase 1 within $750k budget; Phase 2 requires new appropriation. Meeting with Executive Admin pending for Council presentation.
10. Desktop/Laptop Replacement Program
Ongoing Windows 10 → 11 upgrades; some devices require full replacement. Reviewing updated Dell configurations and costs.
Developing long-term leasing strategy for predictable refresh cycles.
11. Cora Harper Community Center – IT Rebuild
Cooling system renovation must finish before IT can deploy new network, IDF, cameras, and infrastructure.
12. Infrastructure & Security
Continuous wireless, firewall, and switch upgrades.
Staff training and cross-training ongoing.
Secureworks Red Team Test scheduled FY26 Q3–Q4 (first internal penetration test).
13. .GOV Domain Transition (AB 1637 Compliance)
Registration completed; domain added to Cloudflare.
Full transition planned during M365 phases (ETA FY26 Q4–FY27 Q2). Compliance deadline: January 1, 2029.
14. Website Optimization (Ongoing)
Fixing links, UI issues, and content across departments.