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CTIEP – Technology

2021-22
Proposed
Budget
TECHNOLOGY CTIEP PROJECTS

Office of Finance - LATAX Cloud Migration and Technology Enhancements $ 1,000,000
Migration of LATAX, the City’s business tax and permit system, to the cloud and other technology
enhancements, which include collection services and customer care.

General City Purposes (GCP) – Digital Inclusion 5,000,000
Addressing the digital divide by improving connectivity (improving low- and no-cost internet access
for residents through programs including Get Connected LA), increasing accessibility to devices
(through programs including OurCycleLA and Tech to Go), coordinating with telecommunications
and private sector companies, and increasing digital literacy of residents and businesses.

GCP – Open Data and Digital Services 1,250,000
Deployment, creation, or maintenance of open data platforms and digital services that enable
efficiencies, openness, and participation.

Information Technology Agency (ITA) – Citywide Fiber Optic Network Replacement 3,283,981
Replacement of all 36 nodes that comprise the Citywide fiber optic network. Various critical City
applications are entirely dependent on this fiber network, including the Police and Fire department
dispatch systems, Police body camera and in-car video systems, and internet access for City
facilities.

ITA and UB – HRP Project 15,193,095
Implementation of the Citywide, centralized human resources and payroll solution that will replace
the 20-year-old PaySR payroll application. Funding is provided by the General Fund ($13,235,635),
of which $2.1 million is anticipated to be reimbursed by the proprietary departments, and various
special funds ($1,957,460). A portion of these funds ($1.0 million) budgeted for contingency are
included within the Unappropriated Balance (UB).

ITA – LAPD and LAFD Radio Infrastructure Repairs 4,300,000
Infrastructure upgrades at various remote mountaintop microwave, radio, and network sites that
support public safety radio communications for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Los
Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), including 9-1-1 dispatch. Upgrades include replacement or repair
of radio towers, replacement or repair to shelters (buildings) which house the telecommunications
equipment, upgrades to electrical capacity including new or replacement generators, and new or
upgraded HVAC systems. Partial funding is provided by MICLA ($534,158).

ITA – Obsolete Network Equipment Replacement 2,000,000
Replacement of obsolete network routers and switches that are part of the network infrastructure
that provides internet access and supports the operations of various City departments.

ITA and UB – Regional Procurement Portal 1,299,000
Implementation of a new Regional Procurement Portal that will replace the City's current Business
Assistance Virtual Network procurement system and provide an enhanced procurement experience
for City staff and contractors. A portion of these funds ($600,000) designated for repayment of an
outstanding Public Works Trust Fund loan are included within the UB.

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