Major Activities of the Information Technology Division include the following:
- Providing user support and training for installed software and hardware for other City departments
- Assisting all departments in identifying new electronic information technologies that may assist them in performing their duties
- Preparing and recommending an annual and long-term City data processing plan to efficiently manage the City’s data-processing resources
- Designing, purchasing, and installing new personal computer systems for all City departments
- Assisting elected officials in representing the City in meetings with outside agencies and community groups about the connectivity of computerized information systems
- Managing a multi-agency computerized police records information system in conjunction with the Police Department
- Supervising the operation of the Urbana Public Television Channel and related programs
- Provide various information services to related governments (Park District, Library, Township, etc.) under a cost-reimbursement basis
- Administer the City’s Document Storage and Retrieval System
- Administer the City's website
- Administer the City's Open Data websites