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Program includes a project to improve th~ metal building at the Public Works Facility. For 2000, staff proposes improvements in the following areas: Install heating and ventilation systems for the entire building; Install insulation on exterior walls and replace the metal siding. Since the improvements will be over $25,000 each, the City is required by law to advertise for sealed bids. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to recommend that City Council authorize staff to prepare specifications for improvements and advertise for' bids. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec Councilmembers Hendriksen, Connolly, and Anderson. Voting No: None. Case #3: Purchase of NT Server for the Police Department Sergeant Dwyer stated that recently the Police Department learned that the Anoka County Central Records Project and the new State of Minnesota Data-Max CJDN Communications system now requires agencies to update computer operating systems to NT. The State of Minnesota and FBI is adamant that users of Data-Max must obtain NT File Server(s), totally separate from other non-secure networks (in this case City Hall). Security of law enforcement date is mandated by State and Federal regulations because of the confidentiality of restricted information maintained and shared. The Police Department has already upgraded its current computers to NT, but is in need of an NT File Server for confidential data storage. The Police Department sought system recommendations and price quotes from Logis and Netmark, Inc. which were presented for Council review. Members of the police administration then met with the City's contract .consultant to determine the options and system requirements. It was determined that the purchase of a 256 MB 15-user NT Server, with HDD Mirror Raid-1 and DAT 40 back-up system will accomplish the above mandates, and fulfill the Police Department's current and future file server needs. Logis had added additional computer hardware and accessories to their quote and stand with their recommendation. Staff has determined that they do not need the enhanced system prescribed by Logis and have selected the middle alternative offered by Netmark. The Police Department has also been very satisfied with the contract service and consulting they have received from Netmark and would like to remain with them. The Cities contract consultant has also addressed concerns with Police/City Hall e-mail communication and has determined a method to allow current e-mail and Internet access between both buildings, while maintaining the security requirements as outlined. Although the purchase of an NT server and accessories was not in the original 2000 adopted budget, there is sufficient funds available to cover the approximately $7,850 for the NT server and supplement equipment in the 2000 Police "Other Equipment Capital Outlay". Councilmember Hendriksen requested that Case #3 and Case #5 be tabled in order to get some clarification on the equipment being recommended and statements that were made in regards to a non-secure network. Finance Committee/June 13, 2000 Page 3 of 5