Title
Authorization to Apply for Local Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund Grant to Fund Municipal Court IT Position (Ordinance S-47315)
Description
Request to authorize the Phoenix Municipal Court to apply for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $430,000 from the Arizona Supreme Court-administered Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund (JCEF) to fund a Lead User Technology Specialist position for three years. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
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Summary
The Lead User Technology Specialist is a critical component to sustaining the Court’s IT operations. This position is responsible for administration of a diverse portfolio of mission-critical platforms, including Microsoft Windows Active Directory, the VMware vSphere infrastructure, CommVault Simpana, For the Record and Qmatic. The position is also responsible for managing and patching a fleet of over 400 computer workstations, as well as ensuring that security patches are tested and applied in a timely fashion, and remediation of any potential risks to the Court’s computer environment.
Financial Impact
Funding will not exceed $430,000 over the three-year period. 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 submitted by Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor and Deputy City Manager Karen Peters.