Staff report annually to Council on the number of microcomputer replacements planned for the year and the estimated cost. The full program has not yet been developed for 2001. However, because several systems are being implemented or upgraded early in 2001, and these systems will not run on the old microcomputers, it is important to start the microcomputer replacement program as soon as possible. Council will be asked to approve funding for additional microcomputer replacements and the other program components later in the year. The City plans and schedules microcomputer replacements based on a four-year useful life.
Most organizations use three years.
A total of approximately 1,500 microcomputers are scheduled to be replaced during 2001. Approximately 1,000 microcomputers are scheduled for replacement during 2002. In an effort to reduce the cost of ownership of microcomputer equipment, the City maintains a standard of installing desktop equipment from a single tier-one manufacturer. The Request for Proposal closed on January 31, 2001. This includes all departments and Boards.