HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-08-10 City Council Item No. 11CITY OF inn
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DREAM EXTREME.
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY
CITY MANAGER
DATE: AUGUST 10, 2010
SUBJECT: CITY WEBSITE DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS UPDATE
Background
The City embarked on a major Website Replacement Project in 2008 in order to provide
residents, businesses, and visitors with up to date City information and services. The
website went live in January 2009 and has been an important communication tool
utilized by thousands. This item is to update the City Council on the additional
modifications to the Website to improve the graphic appearance and enhanced
features.
Discussion
Through the guidance of the Information Technology Division, the Website
Replacement Project represented a multi-departmental effort to provide and update
Web related content. Since the Website went live in January 2009, it has accumulated
385 Web pages of information that has been accessed by 263,118 unique visitors as of
July 31, 2010.
Website Timeline:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 11
City Website Design Enhancements Update
August 10, 2010
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Website Enhancements:
The enhancements made to the Website are designed to improve the graphic
appearance and provide easy access to important information directly from the
homepage. The following is a list of those enhancements:
1. Background Color set to a Cool Gradient Blue
2. Webmail icon placed in upper right hand corner of homepage for City Council,
Commissioners, and City staff to gain access to the City's Outlook Web Access
(OWA) Email login prompt.
3. Expanded "Spotlight" section to include up to 3 emphasized content links and
related thumbnail graphics.
4. Merged the "Top Stories" and "Events" sections into a single column allowing
room for the expanded "Spotlight" section.
5. Additional ability to add and remove custom buttons or links on the left
navigational panel of the homepage.
The revised City Website with the enhancements is scheduled to go live during the
week of August 16.
Fiscal Impact
The one-time enhancements cost was $1,700.00. Sufficient funding for this project
came from the FY 2009-2010 Information Technology maintenance budget.
Recommendation
Receive and file.
Prepared by: Toby Soto
Information Te8f nology Supervisor
Approved by: Robert A. Brady
City Manager
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