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About the Department

Management Information Systems
About the Department

Responsibilities
The Sanibel Department of Management Information Systems is responsible for evaluating and implementing new technology systems, to insure proper and efficient utilization of technology in order to facilitate cost-effective and mission critical services to the community. Maintain the necessary service level for response to user and system issues. Maintain a secure technology environment with a high availability necessary for Public Safety operations and disaster considerations. Maintain and implement best practices while identifying technology solutions that streamline business practices.

2010 Goals: Current goals of the Sanibel Department of Management Information Systems include the following:

  • Upgrade 20% of City Computers and Software
  • Begin Phase One of City's GIS Implementation Plan
  • Identify and review areas to decrease annual recurring costs
  • Add additional areas of interest to the Police Department video system
  • Migrate website to cloud technology to streamline service

2009 Accomplishments
Recent accomplishments of the Sanibel Department of Management Information Systems include the following:

  • Development of interdepartmental communications team to assist with routine and emergency notifications
  • Additional areas of interest added to Police Department video systems
  • Upgraded Community Emergency Notification System
  • Transition of City cell phones to Verizon state contract

Upcoming Challenges
The Sanibel Department of Management Information Systems supports the functions of all other Departments. As Departments' needs for technology expand, more MIS resources in terms of equipment, space, and staff are needed. Currently, the needs of Departments have outpaced the ability of MIS to provide support with current resources.

Learn More about the Sanibel Department of Management Information Systems (pdf 190.51 kB) including Responsibilities, 2010 Goals, 2009 Accomplishments, and Upcoming Challenges