HomeMy WebLinkAbout6933 ORDINANCE NO. 6933
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE
AUBURN CITY CODE FORMALIZING THE CREATION OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION
AND TECHNOLOGY
WHEREAS, Title 2 of the Auburn City Code includes a separate chapter of code
establishing each city department, the roles and responsibilities within the department,
and the roles and responsibilities of each department director; and
WHEREAS, digital infrastructure is an essential element necessary for a modern
city that desires to deliver efficient, reliable and safe service to the community and as an
employer; and
WHEREAS, all employees and elected officials at the City of Auburn rely upon
hardware, software and communication to carry out their primary job responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, employees and elected officials require ongoing assistance and
support designed to keep hardware, software and community systems working; and
WHEREAS, digital infrastructure systems that enable the storage of personal
information require sophisticated security approaches that protect people; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to centralize software and hardware acquisition,
management, maintenance and inventory systems; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council desires to formalize the creation of the City
of Department of Innovation and Technology;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
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WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1: Creation of the Department of Innovation and Technology.
Chapter 2.13 of the Auburn City Code, as legally described in Exhibit A hereto, is adopted
for the purpose of creating the Department of Innovation and Technology and defining its
responsibilities and authorities.
Section 2. Implementation of Ordinance. The Mayor and her designee(s) are
authorized to take such further actions and implement those administrative procedures
necessary to implement and/or carry out the directives of this Ordinance. •
Section 3. Severability. If any one or more section, subsection, or sentence of
this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force
and effect.
Section 4. Corrections by City Clerk. Upon approval of the city attorney, the
city clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors in the body of this ordinance or exhibit(s) thereto; ordinance,
section, or subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
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Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)
days following its passage and publication, as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: APR 01 2024
PASSED: APR 0 1 2024
APPROVED: APR 0 1 2024
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Ordinance 6933 - Exhibit A
Chapter 2.13
DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Sections:
2.13.010 Created
2.13.020 Powers and purpose
2.13.030 Director-Appointment- Duties
2.13.010 Created
To established Innovation and Technology Department for managing the City's information
technology resources,which shall include: Cybersecurity, telecommunications, data transport,
and physical infrastructure which includes fiber optic network; routing and switching
technologies, applications and application infrastructure, computer engineering and
operations, data centers, servers, storage, and backup equipment; desktop, mobile, and
printing devices; cloud services including, but not limited to, Software, Infrastructure, and
Platform as a Service (SaaS, laaS, PaaS) as defined by the National Institute of Standards and
Technology; including; but not limited to, public-facing technology services, internal facing
web services, maintenance of applications, and customer support for the above for the entire
City.
2.13.020 Powers and purpose
The department of innovation and technology is primarily an internal service provider that is
responsible for the following:
A. Prepare and update technology strategic plans and policies for the City;
B. Develop, promulgate, and implement City policies and standards governing the
acquisition, management, and disposition of information technology resources;
C. Develop policies and standards for the management, maintenance and operation of
City:information technology resources;
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D. Develop and oversee an information technology training program for the City;
E. Develop priorities and guidelines to assist City departments in preparing annual
operating and capital information technology budgets;
F. Review City department budget submittals to ensure that information technology
budget priorities and guidelines are appropriately addressed in proposed budget
allocations, and that all proposed uses of technology resources are consistent with the
City's policies, standards and technology agenda;
G. Make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on changes to department
information technology budget submittals for consistency with the City's policies,
standards, and technology agenda;
H. In collaboration with City departments, determine the most effective ways of providing
information technology resources to City departments, including services and the
management thereof, using City or contracted sources;
I. Establish and regularly update information technology architecture for the City to
ensure adequate attention to Cyber-security and disaster recovery;
J. Establish a system of prices, rates and allocations, and charge City departments and
other users for services furnished by the Department;
2.13.030 Director - Appointment - Duties
The Director shall be the head of the Auburn's Innovation and Technology Department, shall
be responsible for the administration of the Department, and shall:
A. Oversee the administrative functions of the department of innovation and technology.
B. Manage the preparation of the proposed annual budget of the Innovation and Technology
Department, authorize necessary expenditures and enter into contracts for professional
and expert services in accordance with the annual budget; develop and manage
programs, and supervise development and maintenance, of adequate managerial and
accounting systems and procedures;
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C. Execute, administer, modify, and enforce such agreements and instruments as the
Director shall deem both reasonably necessary to implement programs consistent with all
applicable laws and ordinances and appropriate for carrying out the responsibilities,
functions, and activities of the Department;
D. Provide professional recommendations on City information technology issues, including
the operations of the Innovation and Technology Department, budget allocation, policies,
and standards for the acquisition, management, and disposition of information
technology assets, and the most effective ways of providing information technology
resources to support the missions of City departments; and
E. Appoint, remove, supervise, and control employees in the Department in accordance with
applicable rules, policies and regulations;
F. Supervise department of innovation and technology staff and programs.
G. Formulate and recommend comprehensive goals, policies, and strategies on matters
related to the technology needs for the city and various departments.
H. Oversee the preparation of grants and contracts.