IT / Telecom

This department is an internal service department responsible for the coordination and maintenance of technology and communication needs for the City of Lancaster. Our budget is derived through the evaluation of equipment and services necessary to sustain the efficient operation of city departments, then submitting that evaluation in budget form. The Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications is responsible for the following services:
  • Hardware and PC maintenance
  • Data-Center Setup and Monitoring
  • Cat-5 Network Infrastructure
  • Backup of Mission Critical Functions and Data
  • Fiber Network Infrastructure
  • 2-way Radio Systems
  • Software Installation and Maintenance
  • 911 Call Center for Police and Fire
  • Licensing Maintenance and Compliance
  • Building Alarm and Access Control systems
  • Web Page and Web Server Creation and Maintenance
  • Hardware and Software Recommendations and Purchasing
  • Email Server Maintenance
  • Internal Telephone Systems and Billing
  • Printer Setup and Maintenance
  • Tornado Sirens
  • Intranets and Websites
  • Police and Fire Vehicle Technology (Lights / Sirens)
  • Future Technology Implementations
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)