05-27-03 Information & Technology

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Ommttt C Zeport HnformatiiOn and Innbitologv ' ominttt* The May 27, 2003 meeting of the Information and Technology Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karl King at 4:48 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Kelly, White, Pfeifer Kuspa, Varner, Kirsits and King; City Controller Rick 011ett, Public Works Director Gary Gilot; Terry Bland of the §OUtb Vizra g tbUUt and Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member King noted that several weeks ago he provided a copy of the survey which the City Administration has utilized to provide an assessment of the City's information and technology systems which serve the various Departments and Bureaus. He noted that there appears to be a consensus among the Council Members that the City needs to provide more availability for outreach services. Council Member King then provided a Memorandum attached to a 15-page questionnaire (copy attached) to address the City Website Capabilities. He stated that he will provide this questionnaire to the entire Council, three (3) members of the City Clerk's Office and the Council Attorney for their input. He noted that every function addressed exists either on the city's website or other city websites which he has reviewed. He requested that the Council complete the questionnaire as soon as possible so that the results could be discussed on June 9th. He would then provide a report to the City Controller. In response to a question from the Council Attorney, Council Member King noted that some of the best city websites include Indianapolis' which has repeatedly won awards and also Henderson, Nevada's. He noted that access to GIS information and video clips are part of their features. Council Member King stated that he would put together the top ten-twelve city websites which he considers the best and share this information with the Council. He noted that Washington, D.C.'s website is a 3rd generation website. Several Council Members thanked Council Member King for his leadership on this topic. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member King adjourned the meeting at 4:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Karl King, Chairperson Information and Technology Committee KCF:kmf Attachment