Title
Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding to Replace Court Computer Network Switch (Ordinance S-44438)
Description
The Phoenix Municipal Court requests authorization to apply for and accept an amount not to exceed $90,000 in grant funds from the Arizona Supreme Court-administered Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund (JCEF). Funds will be used to replace the Court’s computer network switch. 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 Court's computer network switch needs to be replaced. It has reached end of life and is no longer supported. Continuing to use this switch leaves the Court vulnerable to possible service disruptions and the inability to apply critical software updates as needed.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in the Phoenix Municipal Court local JCEF account. The Municipal Court must submit a funding plan and application to the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts to secure approval for utilization 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 submitted by Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor and Deputy City Manager Karen Peters.