Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: IT - Information Technology

Directors' Update: Dec. 1, 2021

Business Meeting: Dec. 7, 2021

Summary:

Establish a Technology Replacement Policy for the purpose of identifying, planning, and guiding the use of Capital funds for use in the replacement of technology infrastructure and projects

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Steve Wohld, Becky Butler, Grace Jimenez

Resolution

WHEREAS, in accordance with Lewis County Technology Plan and best practices, Lewis County has developed a policy to guide the use of Capital funds identified and replacement for technology infrastructure, technology projects, and technology planning that are outside the normal IT Services operational budget and planning; and

WHEREAS, the policy establishes an advisory committee to review replacement plans, projects and expenditures of the Technology Replacement Policy; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County shall establish such funds as necessary to replace, repair or save for technology projects and expenditures in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and

WHEREAS, Lewis County shall develop and maintain a 5-year Technology Plan to identify current and projected technological needs. This plan shall be developed and maintained by the IT Director and CIO, with ongoing support and input from the advisory group, and proposed to the BOCC for approval.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Technology Replacement Policy is hereby adopted and Lewis County shall develop and maintain a 5-year Technology Plan for the purpose of infrastructure, technology projects, and technology planning that are outside the normal IT Services operational budget and planning.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 7th day of December, 2021.