Item:
Title
Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA033 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC067 Appropriating $576,000 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and Transferring those Funds to the PAYGO Fund to Support the County IT Hardware & Software Capital Project (4200DC141)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: January 27, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA033 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC067 appropriating $576,000 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and transferring those funds to the PAYGO fund to support the County IT Hardware & Software Capital Project (4200DC141). The additional funding is needed to continue development and expansion of the secondary datacenter, as well as support and services required in modernizing the technology infrastructure to maintain and enhance business continuity of Durham County services.
Project
Current Budget
Increase/ Decrease
Revised Budget
IST Hardware & Software Project (4200DC141)
$7,056,360.00
$576,000.00
$7,632,360.00
TOTAL
$7,056,360.00
$576,000.00
$7,556,360.00
A comprehensive IT disaster recovery plan is essential for Durham County Government to ensure continuity of critical services and data protection in the event of system failures, cyberattacks, or natural disasters. This framework enables rapid restoration of IT systems, minimizing downtime and disruption to operations vital to DCO residents and stakeholders. As reliance on digital services grows, proactive disaster recovery measures protect County data, reduce financial and operational risks, and support regulatory compliance. By investing in disaster recovery, Durham County demonstrates its commitment to service reliability, security, and resilience, ensuring effective responses to unforeseen events and reinforcing public trust.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: High Performing Organization.
Resource Persons: Greg Marro...
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