• Goal: Develop and implement a contingency plan to address potential Y2K problems for all critical systems. Contingency plan to include staffing plan for 12/31/99 and battery back up/generator resources in case of power outage.
  Timetable: Plan: 11/1/99 Implementation: 12/31/99
  
  
• Goal: In conjunction with Facilities Management & Operations, update and expand the existing emergency response plan. Develop a plan for a backup dispatch center at the NCO.
  Timetable: 12/1/99
  
  
• Goal: Fully integrate the MIS support function and the systems tech. support functions to improve efficiency and better maintain systems throughout Facilities & Operations.
  Timetable: 10/1/99
  
  
• Goal: Support the effort to integrate the financial management and budgetary processes throughout Facilities & Operations in order to improve efficiency and accountability.
  Timetable: 6/30/00

• Goal: Complete the RFP process for purchase of a new campus wide access control system and select new system (pending budget approval).
  Timetable: 10/1/99
  
  
• Goal: Complete the re-issuance of new ID cards to the campus community.
  Timetable: 12/31/99
  
  
• Goal: Develop and implement a plan to change all elevator fire service locks to a common key in order to improve efficiency and response.
  Timetable: 6/30/00
  
  
• Goal: Continue to study options for development of on-line parking permit registration to determine feasibility.
  Timetable: 1/00
  
  
• Goal: Continue to implement the key recoring program for those buildings with excessive outstanding keys in order to maintain proper key control.
  Timetable: 6/30/00

• Goal: Insure that all expectations and obligations under the new contract with Barnes & Noble are delivered and that the quality of service is excellent during their first year of operation.
  Timetable: 6/30/00
  
  
• Goal: Participate in the planning for the renovation of both the Bookstore and the dining facility within Thwing Center in order to capitalize on this opportunity to improve auxiliary operations.
  Timetable: 6/30/00
  
  
• Goal: Review options and upgrade the Faculty Dining Room's physical appearance and menu offerings in order to improve the overall dining experience at this facility.
  Timetable: 9/99
  
  
• Goal: Complete RFP for the operation of coffee kiosks and install kiosks at selected sites on campus.
  Timetable: 10/99
  
  
• Goal: Complete multi-year facility improvement plan for all dining facilities.
  Timetable: 12/99
  
  
• Goal: Investigate feasibility of adding an automated value station at Thwing for students to add points to their ID cards. If determined to be feasible, complete installation.
  Timetable: 12/99

• Goal: Improve overall consistency in delivery of custodial services throughout the in-house program in order to eliminate recurrent problems. Study the campus day staffing program and identify methods to improve response and overall service.
  Timetable: 10/99
  
  
• Goal: Review the consultant's recommendations for improvement of the Housing cleaning program and implement as appropriate.
  Timetable: 10/99
  
  
• Goal: Continue to aggressively manage the Janco contract at the HSC complex in order to improve the overall level of cleaning at these facilities.
  Timetable: 10/99
  
  
• Goal: Complete the conversion of the BioHaz waste pick-up program to Janco Services and utilize in-house labor savings to support expansion of the recycling program.
  Timetable: 8/99
  
  
• Goal: Work with Purchasing to implement a master supply contract for common custodial supply items.
  Timetable: 1/00

• Goal: Implement multi-year facility improvement plan in order to address deferred maintenance needs.
  Timetable: 6/30/00
  
  
• Goal: Work with planning office to develop recommended additional parking resources in order to accommodate expected reduction in supply and shifting demand.
  Timetable: 6/30/00

• Goal: Continue to maintain a low crime rate on campus through proactive security measures.
  Timetable: On-going
  
  
• Goal: Explore possibility of sharing resources with UCPD and /or other institutions in the delivery of security services in order to generate cost savings and improve efficiency.
  Timetable: 6/30/00

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