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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer
DATE: February 6, 2018
SUBJECT:
Resolution requesting Professional Services from Crowe Horwath, One Mid America Plaza
Suite 700, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-4707 in the amount of $90,000
PURPOSE:
The City of Aurora is seeking to evaluate its current technology department and City-wide technology services and develop an IT Strategic Plan or "IT Roadmap", focusing on the following objectives:
? Engage in process mapping to document key technology-related processes
? Identify key projects and help IT plan, budget, and prioritize
? Develop IT short and long term goals and alignment with Citywide vision and other innovation strategies
? Seek ways to streamline and modernize, as well as standardize the way Citywide Departments utilize IT's services and technology"
Services/Deliverables: Listed below are the services and deliverables included in Crowe's project approach.
BACKGROUND:
The most vital cities in the world enable their communities with leading-edge technology that engages, informs, and empowers. Mayor Irvin's vision for achieving this is built on a commitment to modern infrastructure, smart communities, and technological innovation.
"The City of Lights is becoming the City of Light Speed with a keen focus on technology," said Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin. "It is encouraging to know our local technology initiatives are receiving national recognition. These innovative efforts are positioning Aurora to become a new hub in the industry." (Source: NEWS RELEASE dated Wednesday, January 31, 2018).
DISCUSSION:
The Mayor's Office is in support of this initiative. The City has already been using Crowe Horwath since 2013 for other projects, such as Public Safety Computer Assisted Dispatch/Records Management Systems (CAD/RMS) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Business Process Improvement. The most recent agreement was in 2016 for a business process review (BPR)...
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