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Community and Family Resources, 6:00 to 6:40 p.m.
The Community and Family Resources Department (CFRD) is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Bloomington through programs and services designed to engage residents in service and encourage active participation in government; connecting community members to resources; encouraging collaborations among area non-profits, businesses, organizations and agencies; and celebrating Bloomington's unique and diverse history, character and people.
From promoting volunteerism to enhancing community wellness to helping eliminate barriers to full participation in community resources, the Community and Family Resources staff works everyday to make Bloomington a better place for everyone to live, work and play.
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Community and Family Resources Department
Bloomington: A Safe, Civil & Just City
City of Bloomington Volunteer Network
Information & Technology Services, 6:40-7:15 p.m.
The Information & Technology Services Department (ITS) manages the City of Bloomington’s IT systems, including computer hardware, software and networks. They monitor and support more than 680 workstations for 700-1000 City staff at 40+ sites including 24-7 mission critical systems at Police, Fire and Utilities departments. ITS maintains the servers and infrastructure that keep our sister City departments running. They provide IT training to City staff and coordinate IT purchasing for the City. They maintain the City's GIS (Geographic Information System) and print maps for the public. The department manages the City's fiber optic ring, a.k.a. the Bloomington Digital Underground (BDU) and WiFi deployments in City buildings. They also develop and maintain the City website, the uReport service and other open source applications for staff and public use.
Rick Dietz, Director of Information & Technology Services (dietzr@bloomington.in.gov), will lead our second presentation of the evening.
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Information & Technology Services Website
uReport: Request a City Service
Bio Break 7:15 to 7:20 p.m.
Controller's Office, 7:20-8:00 p.m.
The Controller’s Office ensures that public tax dollars are used in a fiscally responsible manner in order to provide optimal services to Bloomington residents.
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