Information Technology Division
The
City of Bakersfield IT Department is responsible
for ensuring the integrity of all
City computer systems. Our Department continually
seeks out the most efficient ways to collect, process,
store, and distribute all information via the City's
computer network. Please feel free to browse our
site and learn about our current and past projects
as well as our overall Infrastructure.
-- Bob Trammell, Director
Division's Goal:
Aid all City departments in the delivery
of services and products by providing development, administration,
installation and
maintenance of information technologies; represent the City
in dealings with outside agencies regarding information technology
issues; and ensure a reliable, secure, and responsive centrally
managed, computing environment to meet the continuing needs
of City departments.
FY 2008-09 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. Extended hours of the Help Desk to begin at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday without increasing overtime.
2. Setup the Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau with computers and extended
network connections to its offices.
3. Migrated fifty (50) servers to the VMWare based environment. This resulted in a
PG&E refund of $19,498 and an energy savings of 111,409 kWh.
4. Implemented a Storage Area Network and virtual server solution for Police Systems
and moved all Police Department servers (except Computer Aided Dispatch/RMS)
into the City Data Center.
5. Added approximately 150 Laserfiche volumes.
6. Installed Radio Internet Protocol in order to transition Police MDCs to a cellular based
connectivity.
7. Developed and created a Security Awareness training video and program.
8. Completed a version upgrade for the Police Department Versaterm Records
Management System.
9. Offered 175 classes to City employees and Departments.
10. Completed a major cleanup of the city’s land base data that is used for all permitting,
licensing, and utilities.
11. Created a process that allows the management of the City’s maintenance district
program resulting in the finding of uncollected funds.
12. Installed the License Plate reading system into a Police patrol car.
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