Mission Statement

To provide the highest quality technical and communication services through effective utilization of existing and emerging technologies, and fiscal responsibility that will enhance staff productivity to serve the citizens of Fairborn.

Specific Functions

There are two basic areas of the division - CATV (Cable television) and IT functions(including telephony).

Information Technology:

Plan, install, modify, upgrade, maintain, and repair telephone and data cabling plant, internal and external to the City.

Plan, review, and implement the telecommunications requirements for the City.

Provide 24/7 On-call support service for the 911 emergency response system.

Plan, develop, and maintain City's World Wide Web Site. (Content from Public Relations in City Manger's Office)

Define and implement IT policies, procedures, best practices and standards.

Develop long range IT plans to serve all City Departments in a coordinated effort.

Plan, coordinate, direct, design, and maintain City-Wide networks.

Establish cost effective standards for hardware and software purchases.

Plan, install, configure, modify, upgrade, maintain, and repair computer hardware and software, including servers and PC's.

Administer Internet connectivity including E-mail and wireless technologies.

CATV (Cable television):

Manage Fairborn's Government Access Channel 5.

Monitor cable television legal statutes.

Record and replay City Council and Planning Board Meetings.

Write, produce, direct, videotape (film), and edit special television programs.

Assist City Departments, Citizen Boards and Committees with special media needs.