Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. To develop an IT Strategic Plan that shall be a City-wide vision and set of information technology goals and objectives for the City and processes required to achieve that vision. The IT Strategic Plan is intended to align La Vista’s information technology services and support and coordinate with La Vista’s public service mission and administrative processes within the City’s overall strategic priorities for the next five (5) years. b. To develop, maintain, support, and upgrade/improve a cost effective, responsive, secure and stable technical environment. c. To provide opportunity for cross-departmental, cross-governmental networks and systems, to serve customers better and at the same or lower cost. d. To apply commonly used business metrics to determine a true value of technology projects and associated investment for the City. These may include, but are not limited to: Business Process Analysis, Return on Investment Analysis (ROI), net present value, earned value, balanced scorecard, etc. e. To support citizens, employees and business partners in the strategic use of automation and networking. f. To integrate Information Technology services in support of City departmental operational business and planning processes. g. To develop a process for the prioritization and funding of City information technology initiatives. h. To utilize enterprise solutions where feasible. i. To implement an efficient purchasing model for information technology equipment, software and services. j. To expand the application of e-commerce technology for the delivery of government services to citizens. k. To develop facility specifications for information technology infrastructure and business continuity. l. To develop a RFP for a business continuity plan. m. To identify training needs. n. To identify methods for regular user feedback