Administrative Services

Administrative Services provides support services for all City departments. It provides support to citizens by serving as liaison to the cable television franchisee.

Central Services

Central Services conducts research projects and prepares comprehensive reports on projects; of major impact; conducts Resource Management System projects and maintains the Policy and Standards Manual. Central Services coordinates the department budget activity; administers City contracts including: copier/duplication equipment, School Crossing Guards, records management, microfilming and storage of City records; provides City Hall lobby reception, security, mail processing, forms control, printing and graphic art services to all City departments.

In addition, Central Services monitors the Central Garage contract for the maintenance and repair of all fleet vehicles and equipment; researches and recommends for requesting departments the type of equipment which best serves their specific needs; prepares bid specifications for fleet vehicles and equipment to be acquired and assists in their acquisition and prepares and maintains the Vehicle Replacement Plan.

Human Resources

Human Resources provides overall direction to the City's personnel programs, including key functions such as recruitment and assessment, classification and compensation, employee development, labor relations and employment records. In addition, Human Resources administers or is involved with many special programs, including Employee Assistance, Employee Suggestion, Tuition Refund and College Intern programs.

Information Technology

Information Technology establishes citywide information systems standards; provides technical consulting, system analysis, and related services to all City departments for automation needs. In addition, Information Technology supports the citywide enterprise network electronically linking over 50 City buildings and all computers within the City; maintains and supports the City's telephone systems; provides customer support for all computer applications throughout the City, excluding Public Services and Police. Customer support teams assist departments in meeting their technical goals and objectives.

Information Technology also installs and maintains all radio communications, closed network cable TV public address systems within the City governmental structure.

The City's Geographic Information System (GIS) is also an integral part of Information Technology. The GIS Section provides direction and coordination of all GIS activity citywide.

Parking Services

Parking Services provides for the management of street, garage and lot parking facilities, enforces parking regulations and collects fines for violations. The Division also offers an administrative hearing forum for parking disputes.