The City of Lenexa Paperless Packet Project Report

Remote Access for Governing Body
In 1995, the Mayor and Council members were provided with a desktop personal computer, modem, and printer at their home or place of business. Software applications included basic word processing functions, e-mail, and a calendar program scheduling. Each governing body member had software that allowed each access to the City's network from a remote location. Once logged on to the network, Governing Body members could receive and send e-mail messages among themselves and to any City staff member. The use of e-mail on the City's network became one of the primary ways for City staff and Governing Body members to communicate back and forth. This also gave the City the capability to send council meeting packets electronically as attachments to an e-mail message, which was the method at that time.

The current software used in accessing the city's network from a remote location is the Citrix Client.

City Hall Renovation
At the outset of the expansion of our City Hall offices, special attention was given toward the future use of technology within the building. The council chambers was improved to accommodate audio/visual and multimedia presentations, along with the functionality to access the City's computer network directly from the council dais and staff tables.