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IT asks ~$100K for computers, UPS and server upgrades; generator problems prompt facilities request
Summary
IT requested roughly $100,000 for PC refreshes, UPS/battery replacements and server work; facilities noted repeated surge and generator issues that have damaged equipment and recommended a generator replacement plus monitoring tools.
Paul, the IT director, asked the committee for roughly $100,000 to continue a multi-year replacement plan for desktop computers, pay for server upgrades and replace battery backups and UPS units that have been damaged by power surges.
"I have an ask of a $100,000," Paul said, outlining $25,000 for PC replacements, $25,000 for server replacement deferrals, $20–25,000 for infrastructure upgrades and $15,000 for UPS/battery backups. He added that devices are beginning to fail after four to five years and that repeated generator-triggered surges have toasted equipment.
Facilities staff and IT described a related capital need: a Newquartz generator upgrade and electrical-monitoring systems (one-time ~ $15,000 plus an annual subscription) to detect and limit damaging power events. Paul told the committee that frequent power fluctuations have caused recurring equipment replacements and urged the board to consider generator and accurate-controls funding as a priority to reduce ongoing replacement costs.
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