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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTR-72-82 /N`SV Ke%%)V1'LfDGE ,D L IV 5 l a/ CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE / 40 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C3A6 TELEPHONE 623-3379 REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 1982. TR- 72 -82 SUBJECT: EXPANSION OF COMPUTER SERVICE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended: 1 . That this report be received; and 2. That the Treasurer be authorized to have an agreement drawn up between the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and Real Time Datapro Ltd. , to accommodate the expansion in computer service as shown on Schedule XII , attached, for a total one time cost of $15,405.00 and monthly maintenance of $331 .60; and 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to have an agreement drawn up between the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and Real Time Datapro Ltd. , with respect to the implementation of the Recreation Registration Program with a total one time cost of $2,000.00 and monthly maintenance of $450.00 as shown in Schedule XIII ; and 4. That the Treasurer make application to the Ministry of Culture and Recreation under Wintario Non-Capital Projects for use of computers in Recreation Management for such grant monies as might be available to offset the cost of expansion of service to the Community Services Department and for the Recreation Registration Program; and 5. That the costs of electrical work to install the computer system in the amount of $1 ,000.00 be charged to the building renovations in each location; and 6. That the costs to expand the computer system be drawn from the accounts as recommended in TR-66-82, Budget Report to October 14th, 1982. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BACK.GROUND AND COMMENT: � In reviewing the expansion of the present computer system to various other departments at locations remote from the Town Hall , IV 6(' TR-72 -82 -Page 2- we have considered the advantages to be derived. Primarily, the two largest operating departments would be provided daily access to their financial information which would greatly assist in the management and control of their budgets. The extension of the service to the Public Works and Community Services Departments would provide them with daily updates on their financial situation and this information is of great importance as projects or fiscal operating periods draw to a close. The additional visual display units in Town Hall will allow greater access by staff and provide the hardware for the implementation of commitment accounting in 1983. The Recreation Registration Program is an option which is available and would greatly ease the workload during class regis- tration for the Community Services Department. A brochure indicating the features of the program is attached. In addition, Wintario has a grant program specifically geared to the use of computers in recreation management which could entitle the Town to a maximum grant of 50 percent of the costs related to the expansion of services to Community Services to a maximum of $10,500.00 (see attached information) . The costs of the expansion are set out on Schedule "XII" and Schedule "XIII". The potential funding of the projects set out on Schedule "XI" and the Wintario grant information is attached. Respectfully submitted, Kathry A. Campbell , C. A. Treasu r JKACJmr Att. November 5th, 1982 SCHEDULE XI FUNDING OF COMPUTER EXPANSION COSTS ONE-TIME COSTS Costs Eligible for Grants (Start-Up Costs Only) Two (2) Visual Display Units $ 4,280.00 One (1 ) Pair LDS 120 Modem 11190.00 Communication Line 120.00 Recreation Registration Program Implementation 2,000.00 One (1 ) Multiplexer Post Board 2,350.00 $ 9,940.00 Costs Not Eligible for Grants Expansion to Hampton Office 5,325.00 One(1 ) Visual Display Unit 2,140.00 Electrical Costs 1 ,000.00 $ 8,465.00 TOTAL COSTS $17,405.00 FUNDING Wintario Non-Capital Grant 4,970.00 1982 Current Budget (Accounts 7007-200-X-2, 7004-233-X-4, and 7103-249-X-6) 12,435.00 TOTAL $17,405.00 Ministry of Culture and Recreation WINTARIO GRANTS WG— 0308-25 Ontario Section Subject Page RECREATION 41ST OF COMPUTERS 1 of 2 IN RECREATION MANAGEMENT Day Month I Year 01 04 81 PURPOSE To permit recreation program managers at the municipal and local level and provincial associations to take advantage of the cost benefit and improved services provided by the new generation of mini and micro computers by providing one time or short term financial assistance for start up costs or learning opportunities. WHO IS ELIGIBLE Non-profit community or provincial organizations and municipal recreation departments, or their delegates. WHAT 1S ELIGIBLE Costs related to sponsoring or attending workshops, seminars and training sessions external to or within an agency or organization including resource people, transportation, resource materials, registration fees up to a maximum of $1,500. Program set up costs including consultants fees, software packages, feasibility studies to a maximum of $1,500. Purchase or rental of equipment up to a maximum of $7,500. MAXIMUM �R�l Up to 50% to maximums stated above. SPECIAL CRITERIA The application must demonstrate that this is a new and innovative step for the organization and that continuing assistance will not be necessary. APPLICATIONS Completed Wintario Program Grants Application Form MUST INCLUDE Brief description of workshop or an outline of purpose and objectives, date, participants and budget Description of equipment required, including written quotes Details of Staff Training Plan o Estimates of cost benefit to the agency Evidence of the applicant's ability to contribute the remaining costs. (see general guidelines) R EQU1R ED Project and financial reports within 2 months of FOLLOW-UP project's completion. (see general guidelines) j OCT 1 2 WG-0308-25 Section Subject Pepe USE OF COMPUTERS 2 of 2 RECREATION — IN RECREATION MANAGEMENT bay Month Yee, 01 04 81 NOTE: The Ministry reserves the right to rank applications according to their adherence to announced priorities, and approve only those which most closely fulfill these priorities. Applicants therefore should be aware that approval will not be automatic solely on the basis of meeting general criteria. SCHEDULE XII COST OF COMPUTER SYSTEM EXPANSION One-Time Monthly Cost Maintenance Expand Controller Capacity One (1 ) Multiplexer Post Board $ 2,350.00 $ 20.00 Expansion to Bell Building One (1 ) Visual Display Unit 2,140.00 50.00 One (1 ) Pair LDS 120 Modem 1 ,190.00 20.00 Installation of One (1 ) Communication Line 120.00 8.60 $ 3,450.00 $ 78.60 Expansion to Hampton Office One (1 ) Visual Display Unit 2,140.00 50.00 One (1 ) Pair TA 212 Modems 2,930.00 30.00 Installation of One (1 ) Communication Line 255.00 53.00 $ 5,325.00 $ 133.00 Expansion in Town Hall Two (2) Visual Display Units $ 4,280.00 $ 100.00 TOTAL COSTS $15,405.00: $ 331 .60 S C H E D O L E X I I I COST OFRECREATIeN REGISTRATION PROGRAM gV One-Time Monthly Cost Maintenanc( Implementation Charge, User Department Training and Ongoing Support $2,000.00 $450.00 s &-Re' C1vaU.0­ n'­--7 SY tem Summary of functions For all applications we can: This system is an efficient and labour saving on- : search by name of applicant line service giving: search by application number • look-up of multiple forms for each Full applicants status application Random registration on selected courses • look-up of form details&choices `First come-first served'registration on normal Daily reports available include: courses • cash log summary for each day Letters of acceptance or rejection and wait-listed • acceptance/rejection letters applicants lists On demand reports include: Full course status Full location status • class accepted list One primary and two alternate choices • class waiting list All primary choices are registered before alter- • summaries by class nate choices are tried • lists for the underpaid Family registration linking-is possible • lists for those overpaid and a refunds list Cancellation fee option and fee change option End of registration reports can be printed as are available follows: • account list—by application#of each Summary of features applicant • refund list The following features are built into the systems: • overpayment list Full audit control by operator • underpaid list Full password control • statistics Course`look-up'including capacity details, • alphabetic applicants list accepted list and wait-listed report • on all courses a on selected courses Individual course look-up by For more information: • applicants accepted Call Real Time Datapro Ltd.and ask for the • applicants wait-listed Municipal Marketing Manager. Individual course print out on demand by Tel: (416)429-0440(Toronto) • applicants accepted (613)237-0882(Ottawa) • applicants rejected u Look-up of all courses by`openings' Due to cancellations, wait-listed people can be "screened"for potential openings