Title
Authorization to Apply for Local Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund Grant Funding to Purchase Computer and Hardware (Ordinance S-48943)
Description
Request authorization for the Phoenix Municipal Court to apply for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $160,000 from the Arizona Supreme Court-administered Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund (JCEF) to purchase computers and related hardware. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
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Summary
The Phoenix Municipal Court will use these funds to replace aging desktop computers, laptops, and related hardware, as well as to replenish its stock of spare computers and related hardware. The purchase of additional hardware, and replacement of existing hardware, will help the Court support expanded business needs, ensure the reliability of the Court's business systems, minimize potential hardware failure and support requirements and maintenance costs.
Financial Impact
Funds will be made available in the Phoenix Municipal Court local JCEF account. The Phoenix Municipal Court must submit a funding plan and application to the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts to secure approval for use of JCEF funds pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-113. No General Fund dollars will be used.
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Responsible Department
This item is recommended by Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor and Deputy City Manager Karen Peters.