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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-67
Sponsored by: City Clerk
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING CITY
COUNCIL POLICY 2017-01, PROCEDURES FOR THE USE AND MANAGEMENT OF CITY
ISSUED MOBILE DEVICES, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE STUDENT
REPRESENTATIVE AND MAKE OTHER HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City Council implemented a policy in January 2017 to govern their use of mobile
devices issued by the City; and,
WHEREAS, at the time the policy was implemented, there was no provision for a mobile device
for the City Council Student Representative; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need to establish criteria governing the use and
management of a City issued mobile device for the Student Representative; and,
WHEREAS, City issued mobile devices are intended to replace the paper meeting packets that
are produced for the Mayor, Council Members, Student Representative, and staff designated by
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Council of Kenai adopts Resolution No. 2018-67 amending Policy
No. 2017-01 (attached) that will govern the use and management of City issued mobile devices
to the Student Representatives.
Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of December,
2018.
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Attachment A of Resolution No. 2018-67
POLICY NO. 2017-01 (amended): KENAI COUNCIL MOBILE DEVICE USE &
MANAGEMENT
A. Purpose
The City of Kenai recognizes the benefits of utilizing digital communication and information, and
supports the utilization of the mobile devices by the Mayor and City Council Members. Users of
City issued mobile devices acknowledge, understand and agree to the underlying mobile device
and internet usage philosophy that form the basis of this policy.
B. Receipt of Mobile Device
The City Clerk's Office will issue and administer the use of mobile devices that include appropriate
applications for use relating to City business. The mobile device will serve as the sole source of
meeting packets for City Council Members.
C. Care of Mobile Device
Users are responsible for the general care of the mobile device that they have been issue[&]d by
the City. Mobile devices must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels that are not
the property of the City. Only a clean soft cloth should be used to clean the screen.
D. Security of the Mobile Device
The City Council Member shall maintain a secure PIN or other password protection SAND AT—m ; _
OUTTTING ON Tuc D9V4GE, to avoid access by unauthorized users. The PIN must be
provided to the City Clerk and through the City Clerk's Office made accessible to the Information
Technology (IT) Manager. The PIN may not be shared with any unauthorized users.
E. Software on Mobile Device
The software and applications installed by the City must remain on the mobile device in usable
conditions and be readily accessible at all times. The user may not remove any software or
applications installed by the City. From time to time, the City may add or upgrade software
applications such that users may be required to check in their mobile devices with the City Clerk
for periodic updates and syncing. In the event it becomes necessary to restore a mobile device
to its original condition, the City will not be held responsible for the loss of any software or
documents or pictures deleted due to a re -format and re-imaging.
Files from sources that a user may have any reason to believe may be untrustworthy shall not be
downloaded, nor shall files attached to email transmissions be opened and read unless the user
has knowledge that they originate from a trustworthy source. Downloaded files and attachments
may contain viruses or hostile applications that could damage the City's information systems.
Users will be held accountable for any damage caused by files obtained for non -City business
purposes.
F. Life of the Mobile Device
City issued mobile devices will be assessed annually and, if necessary, the City will purchase
upgraded devices through the budgeting process.
Kenai City Council Policy No. 2017-01(amended)
Attachment A for Resolution No. 2018-67
G. WARNING —NO PRIVACY
Communications made via City issued devices may be subject to disclosure under the Kenai
Municipal Code Chapter 10.40, Release of Public Records, the Alaska Public Records Act or for
litigation purposes unless a privilege or exception exists that justifies withholding the information.
H. Audits
All City issued mobile devices are subject to audit by the City. Excessive data usage may be
investigated, and any additional costs that cannot be justified for official City purposes may be
passed on to the user of the device. If contacted, users have three business days to provide their
mobile device to the City Clerk. They will be provided a "loaner' to use in the interim. Typically,
the mobile device will be returned to the user within five business days.
I. Representations
While operating a City issued mobile device a user advocating, advancing or expressing any
individual religious, political or personal views or opinions must clearly indicate that their views
are personal and not those of the City. Users may not represent their statements as official City
policy unless authorized to do so.
J. Email Usage for City Business
For the purposes of activity related to City business, the user shall conduct all email
communication through their assigned City email account. All smalls on the City email account
are archived and retained by the City. This account shall be synced to the mobile device as well,
but all City related business must be conducted through the City email address or copied to the
City email address if the user's personal email box is used. Where possible, the user's assigned
City email account must be configured as the primary or default account on the mobile device.
K. Acceptable Use
The mobile device, Internet and email access provided are tools for conducting City business.
Thus, City use of such tools will be primarily for City business related purposes; i.e., to review City
agenda materials and obtain useful information for City related business communications as
appropriate. All of the City's computer systems, including the mobile device, are considered City
property. Mobile device, Internet and email activities will be traceable to the City and will impact
the reputation of the City. City issued mobile devices shall not be used to send or knowingly
download any vulgar, discriminatory or pornographic content. Users shall refrain from making any
false or defamatory statements, or from disclosing private facts without written authorization by
the affected parties, in any Internet forum or from committing any other acts that could expose
the City to liability.
City issued mobile devices are not to be used for operating a business for personal gain, sending
chain letters or any other purpose that interferes with the normal City business activities. Users
shall not use City issued mobile devices for any illegal activity.
Users will not store any protected City data (SSNs, Credit Card Numbers, Health information,
etc.) on the mobile device.
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Kenai City Council Policy No. 2017-01(amended)
Attachment A for Resolution No. 2018-67
Users shall not use the mobile device during or outside of a city council meeting in any way that
violate the Open Meetings Act requirements of the State of Alaska and the City of Kenai.
Mobile device users are allowed to have music, photos, videos and install apps on their mobile
device; however, the items downloaded and synced to the mobile device must be in compliance
with Federal copyright laws and shall be acquired at the expense of the user. Any apps
downloaded by the user must originate from official sources. Users are encouraged to limit photos
and videos, as the amount of digital storage available on the mobile device is limited. If at any
time user purchased content or application interfere with the proper operation of the mobile
device, at the City's sole discretion, user purchased content and applications may be removed to
ensure proper operation of the mobile device.
L. User Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the City provided mobile device is kept reasonably
safe, protected from damage or theft. Mobile devices must remain free of any writing, drawing
stickers or labels that are not the property of the City. Should a mobile device be accidentally lost,
damaged or stolen, responsibility shall be as follows:
1. First time: City shall repair or replace at no cost to the user.
2. Second time: The City shall pay half the cost of repair or replacement and the user shall
pay half the cost.
3. Third time: The user shall be entirely responsible for repair or replacement costs and shall
replace the unit within two weeks of the equipment loss.
Mobile devices that are damaged or destroyed through intentional misuse must be repaired or
replaced at the user's expense. Exceptions for situations that are due to extenuating
circumstances may be authorized by the Mayor.
M. Loss or Theft of the Mobile Device; Remote Wipe
The user of the device must notify the Clerk's Office immediately or as soon as practicable upon
loss, theft or suspected loss/theft of the device. Where possible, the contents of the device will be
remotely erased and the services associated with the device will be disabled.
N. Return of the Mobile Device
Upon completion of at least one full term of service, the City Council Member may retain their City
issued mobile device for their personal use following the purge of all information and City software.
The City Council Member shall therefore return their mobile device to the Clerk's Office when the
individual member's term of service has ended. Upon completion of the Council Member's term(s)
of service, which must include one full term, the mobile device will be wiped clean of any and all
information at the end of the term of service. After it is wiped clean, the City Council Member will
be given the option to retain the mobile device for personal use as a token of appreciation for their
services.
In the event the City Council Member does not serve a full term, the mobile device will be returned
to the City Clerk's Office. It will be the City Council Member's responsibility to remove any personal
data from the device prior to returning the device to the City Clerk's Office where it will be purged
of all information.
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Kenai City Council Policy No. 2017-01(amended)
Attachment A for Resolution No. 2018-67
O. Indemnification
The City bears no responsibility whatsoever for any legal action threatened or commenced due
to conduct and activities of City Council Members in accessing or using these resources. All City
Council Members agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City against any and all claims of any
kind or nature whatsoever for damages, including tangible and intangible damages, costs and
expenses suffered by the City arising out of any unlawful or improper conduct and activity, and in
respect of any action, settlement or compromise, or any statutory infringement.
Legal prosecution following a breach of these conditions may result independently from any action
by the City.
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rPJ Q. Compliance with Policy
The City reserves the right to inspect any and all files stored on mobile devised devices that are
the property of the City in order to ensure compliance with this policy. Users do not have any
personal privacy right in any matter created, received, stored in or sent from any City issued
mobile devise device, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to institute appropriate practices
and procedure to ensure compliance with the policy. Any violation of this policy may result in
discipline pursuant to Council direction.
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Approved by Resolution 2017-02
Amended by Resolution 2018-67
BRIAN GABRIEL, SR., MAYOR
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210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 1 Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.kenai.city
TO:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM:
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
DATE:
December 12, 2018
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 2018-67 — Amending Mobile Device Policy
At the November 7 and December 5 Council meetings, it was suggested that an iPad be purchased
for the Student Representative to use. At the June 3, 2015 City Council meeting, administration was
directed to purchase a specific number of iPads so there were no extra devices purchased and the
Student Representative was not included in the number. Additionally, when the Mobile Device Policy
was adopted on January 4, 2017, there was no provision provided for the Student Representative to
be issued a device. If it is decided that the Student Representative should now be provided an iPad, it
is necessary to provide that direction by including a provision in the policy. The provision I've proposed
takes into consideration that a Student Representative typically serves for one year and that the device
should be preserved and maintained for the use of several Student Representatives.
If this policy is approved, funds are sufficient to purchase the Student Representative an iPad in this
fiscal year's budget.
Your consideration is appreciated.